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Bronchiolitis: a peak of cases recorded in the Region
In the past 15 days increased by 17 to 20% the number of consultations by disease
The cases of bronchiolitis, a respiratory disease that affects children up to two years and especially infants, increased 17% in the last 15 days, implying that the seasonal impact of the disease a few weeks ahead as planned.
This was indicated yesterday by the Minister of Health of Buenos Aires, Alexander Collie, during a press meeting held at Province House in federal capital.
"We are facing an increase of between 17 and 20% of cases of bronchiolitis ahead of schedule, because the peaks of respiratory illness such as this are expected in late fall and early winter," said Collie, to give a report along Luis Crovetto, director of preventive medicine.
The officials gave details about the epidemiological curve of bronchiolitis and influenza A in the province, caused by respiratory syncytial virus circulation in the first and the H1N1 in the second.
Warned the owner of the portfolio of Health of Buenos Aires, "today between 35 and 40% of pediatric visits in hospitals and health centers in the province are for bronchiolitis. This is especially noticeable in pediatric hospitals, as Sister Mary Ludovica de La Plata, 400 consultations are served daily, between 35 and 40% are related to this disease, "which requires an effort on prevention.
Referring to the possible causes of passing the peak of bronchiolitis, professionals stressed the influence of climatic changes recorded in recent days.
Bronchiolitis is a disease that causes inflammation and plugging of the bronchioles. Its most common cause is respiratory syncytial virus. This virus is spread when infected person sneezes and makes contact with the child through his breath. You can also enter the body through the mouth or eyes.
PREVENTION
Crovetto recommended observe "the first signs of brinquiolitis as fever, cold, cold and hiss at chest level, all symptoms that allow us to act in time to prevent the escalation of the box."
The official stressed that both prevent influenza A H1N1 as bronchiolitis is very effective hand washing with soap and water to reach the street. "
"70% of the respiratory and digestive diseases can be avoided or drastically reduced by washing hands with soap and water," he said Crovetto.
PERSONAL
Referring to the crisis in the Children's Hospital in our city because of staff shortages, the Minister Collie said: "The situation was aggravated by the peak of bronchiolitis, but we are fulfilling their commitments to include professionals and nurses and we comply with them
quickly as possible "