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Regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza, etc., the latest reminder from Harbin experts
2023-11-26 07:23
Entering winter, respiratory diseases have entered the season of high incidence. This year, various respiratory diseases are intertwined and superimposed. The occurrence of these diseases affects public health, learning, and life. The reporter learned from the respiratory departments of many hospitals in Harbin that respiratory infectious diseases are still at a high incidence at the end of November. At present, the epidemic intensity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae has declined, influenza has shown a high epidemic, and respiratory syncytial virus, Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus, and Infections by viruses and other pathogens. The public may be infected with multiple respiratory diseases superimposed or infected one after another. Please do not relax your vigilance.
Different causative factors have different symptoms
"Mycoplasma infection has received widespread attention some time ago. This pathogenic bacteria is a microorganism between bacteria and viruses. It is the most common community-acquired pneumonia in children aged 5 and above." Beijing Children's Hospital Heilongjiang Hospital (Harbin Medical University Sixth Hospital ) Zhang Yanqiu, director of the Respiratory Medicine Department of Jiangnan Campus, said that the main symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia infection are fever and intractable cough. They are generally paroxysmal and the cough is severe. The cough may continue for 1 to 2 weeks after the fever subsides. In the early stage, children have an irritating dry cough, and in the later stage, they will cough up sputum as airway secretions are discharged. When mixed with influenza virus infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough or sore throat may occur. "Judging from the latest monitoring data, as the weather gradually gets colder, there is an increase in patients with various types of respiratory diseases such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus."
Zhang Yanqiu introduced that influenza (influenza) is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. Influenza viruses can be divided into four types: A, B, C, and D. Currently, they are mostly influenza A viruses and influenza B viruses. The incubation period of influenza virus is generally 1 to 4 days, with an average of 2 days. It is mainly spread through respiratory droplets of infected persons. It can also be infected through direct or indirect contact through mucous membranes such as the oral cavity, nasal cavity, eyes, etc. The main symptoms are acute onset and sudden high fever, which may include chills, chills, headache, and are often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and lack of energy. Influenza virus symptoms are relatively severe, and young children may not be able to express themselves clearly. Parents should pay attention to their children's mental state being different from before, especially if they have a history of close contact with influenza; infants may appear listless, not feeding well, or even move less The situation must be taken seriously.
Respiratory syncytial virus is an RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthopneumovirus in the family Pneumoviridae. Its main transmission routes are contact transmission and droplet transmission. The incubation period is usually 3 to 7 days, and it is highly contagious. There may be high fever, rhinitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis, followed by bronchiolitis and pneumonia. The symptoms of most infected children will disappear on their own within 1 to 2 weeks, and a small number may develop lower respiratory tract infections. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the younger the infected person is, the more obvious the symptoms will be. For example, children under 2 years old are more likely to develop lower respiratory tract infections and develop bronchiolitis or pneumonia after infection. In rare cases, shortness of breath, labored breathing, and feeding difficulties may further aggravate the condition. Severe cases may develop into respiratory failure. In children, syncytial virus and influenza can easily attack together.
Mixed respiratory infections. Many children are infected with multiple respiratory viruses at the same time or one after another, or they are infected with mycoplasma, streptococci or even fungal infections when they are infected with respiratory viruses. Such children usually have poor physical fitness, low immunity, and mixed infections. The condition will also be relatively severe. Common symptoms of respiratory infections include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, burning sensation in the nasal cavity, cough, sputum production, difficulty breathing, wheezing, sore throat, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, etc. In severe cases, respiratory failure and septic shock may occur. Systemic symptoms may include headache, fever, fatigue, body muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, etc.
The child just happened to be "recruited" by his parents
The reporter learned from the Respiratory Department of Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital that mycoplasma pneumonia began to spread a month ago. It was also the early winter season in the north, and most citizens in Harbin were infected with the influenza A virus. The crossover between the two viruses has led to a sudden increase in patients in the respiratory department. The number of patients visiting the hospital every day has reached 70 to 80, and the number of hospitalized patients has continued to increase, with more than 20% of patients in extra beds. The ratio of patients infected with mycoplasma pneumonia to patients infected with influenza A was 6:4.
Lin Qingyan, chief physician of the Respiratory Department of the Nangang Campus of Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, said that the viruses infected by patients currently coming for treatment have changed, and the number of people infected with influenza B is on the rise, with adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, human parainfluenza virus, Patients with different pathogens such as human metapneumovirus appear one after another.
Lin Qingyan said that currently, a large proportion of patients in the respiratory department are between 20 and 40 years old. Many of them were children infected with respiratory diseases at home, and their parents were infected during the care process. Most of these patients have upper respiratory tract and systemic symptoms such as cough, sore throat, general weakness, and soreness. During the treatment, the patient's disease course was short, and he basically recovered in 3 to 5 days. However, during the treatment process, the doctor found that the immune system was weak, especially for people with allergies. Because the virus caused greater damage to the airways, the disease course of some patients It may last for 10 days or more, and some patients' uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath after activity may even linger for about 1 month. At this time, patients need to undergo aerosol treatment and take drugs to improve the respiratory immune barrier and improve immunity.
Learn to prevent respiratory diseases in life
"Don't panic too much if you are infected with respiratory diseases. Take precautions in your life. If symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to identify the pathogen, use symptomatic medication, and receive reasonable treatment." Zhang Yanqiu suggested that parents and children should maintain good hygiene habits in daily life. Adhere to frequent hand washing, frequent ventilation, serving chopsticks, maintaining social distance, cough etiquette, cleaning and disinfection, etc. It is recommended that the room humidity should be maintained at 40% to 60%, drink plenty of water, and ensure indoor ventilation without catching a cold. In autumn and winter, it is appropriate to increase outdoor activities and exercise, strengthen physical fitness, pay attention to nutritional balance, do not encourage attending classes while sick, and ensure adequate sleep.
A healthy lifestyle such as a reasonable diet and moderate exercise can improve health literacy and self-protection capabilities. Reduce gatherings and avoid going to crowded places. It is recommended to wear a mask when you must go.
Zhang Yanqiu emphasized that vaccination can effectively reduce the probability of severe illness. It is recommended that key groups such as the elderly, infants, children, and pregnant women receive influenza vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, and new crown vaccine in a timely manner. Although there is a possibility of infection after vaccination, the symptoms will be relatively mild. Get better faster. Currently, there is no vaccine in China that can prevent rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.
Finally, we need to be reminded that once respiratory infection symptoms such as fever and cough occur, patients should rest at home to avoid transmitting the pathogen to other people. If the symptoms are severe, you should take personal protection and go to the hospital as soon as possible to obtain timely and effective treatment.
Harbin Daily reporter Liu Ju Yang Yan
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2023-11-26 07:23
Entering winter, respiratory diseases have entered the season of high incidence. This year, various respiratory diseases are intertwined and superimposed. The occurrence of these diseases affects public health, learning, and life. The reporter learned from the respiratory departments of many hospitals in Harbin that respiratory infectious diseases are still at a high incidence at the end of November. At present, the epidemic intensity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae has declined, influenza has shown a high epidemic, and respiratory syncytial virus, Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus, and Infections by viruses and other pathogens. The public may be infected with multiple respiratory diseases superimposed or infected one after another. Please do not relax your vigilance.
Different causative factors have different symptoms
"Mycoplasma infection has received widespread attention some time ago. This pathogenic bacteria is a microorganism between bacteria and viruses. It is the most common community-acquired pneumonia in children aged 5 and above." Beijing Children's Hospital Heilongjiang Hospital (Harbin Medical University Sixth Hospital ) Zhang Yanqiu, director of the Respiratory Medicine Department of Jiangnan Campus, said that the main symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia infection are fever and intractable cough. They are generally paroxysmal and the cough is severe. The cough may continue for 1 to 2 weeks after the fever subsides. In the early stage, children have an irritating dry cough, and in the later stage, they will cough up sputum as airway secretions are discharged. When mixed with influenza virus infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough or sore throat may occur. "Judging from the latest monitoring data, as the weather gradually gets colder, there is an increase in patients with various types of respiratory diseases such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus."
Zhang Yanqiu introduced that influenza (influenza) is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. Influenza viruses can be divided into four types: A, B, C, and D. Currently, they are mostly influenza A viruses and influenza B viruses. The incubation period of influenza virus is generally 1 to 4 days, with an average of 2 days. It is mainly spread through respiratory droplets of infected persons. It can also be infected through direct or indirect contact through mucous membranes such as the oral cavity, nasal cavity, eyes, etc. The main symptoms are acute onset and sudden high fever, which may include chills, chills, headache, and are often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and lack of energy. Influenza virus symptoms are relatively severe, and young children may not be able to express themselves clearly. Parents should pay attention to their children's mental state being different from before, especially if they have a history of close contact with influenza; infants may appear listless, not feeding well, or even move less The situation must be taken seriously.
Respiratory syncytial virus is an RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthopneumovirus in the family Pneumoviridae. Its main transmission routes are contact transmission and droplet transmission. The incubation period is usually 3 to 7 days, and it is highly contagious. There may be high fever, rhinitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis, followed by bronchiolitis and pneumonia. The symptoms of most infected children will disappear on their own within 1 to 2 weeks, and a small number may develop lower respiratory tract infections. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the younger the infected person is, the more obvious the symptoms will be. For example, children under 2 years old are more likely to develop lower respiratory tract infections and develop bronchiolitis or pneumonia after infection. In rare cases, shortness of breath, labored breathing, and feeding difficulties may further aggravate the condition. Severe cases may develop into respiratory failure. In children, syncytial virus and influenza can easily attack together.
Mixed respiratory infections. Many children are infected with multiple respiratory viruses at the same time or one after another, or they are infected with mycoplasma, streptococci or even fungal infections when they are infected with respiratory viruses. Such children usually have poor physical fitness, low immunity, and mixed infections. The condition will also be relatively severe. Common symptoms of respiratory infections include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, burning sensation in the nasal cavity, cough, sputum production, difficulty breathing, wheezing, sore throat, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, etc. In severe cases, respiratory failure and septic shock may occur. Systemic symptoms may include headache, fever, fatigue, body muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, etc.
The child just happened to be "recruited" by his parents
The reporter learned from the Respiratory Department of Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital that mycoplasma pneumonia began to spread a month ago. It was also the early winter season in the north, and most citizens in Harbin were infected with the influenza A virus. The crossover between the two viruses has led to a sudden increase in patients in the respiratory department. The number of patients visiting the hospital every day has reached 70 to 80, and the number of hospitalized patients has continued to increase, with more than 20% of patients in extra beds. The ratio of patients infected with mycoplasma pneumonia to patients infected with influenza A was 6:4.
Lin Qingyan, chief physician of the Respiratory Department of the Nangang Campus of Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, said that the viruses infected by patients currently coming for treatment have changed, and the number of people infected with influenza B is on the rise, with adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, human parainfluenza virus, Patients with different pathogens such as human metapneumovirus appear one after another.
Lin Qingyan said that currently, a large proportion of patients in the respiratory department are between 20 and 40 years old. Many of them were children infected with respiratory diseases at home, and their parents were infected during the care process. Most of these patients have upper respiratory tract and systemic symptoms such as cough, sore throat, general weakness, and soreness. During the treatment, the patient's disease course was short, and he basically recovered in 3 to 5 days. However, during the treatment process, the doctor found that the immune system was weak, especially for people with allergies. Because the virus caused greater damage to the airways, the disease course of some patients It may last for 10 days or more, and some patients' uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath after activity may even linger for about 1 month. At this time, patients need to undergo aerosol treatment and take drugs to improve the respiratory immune barrier and improve immunity.
Learn to prevent respiratory diseases in life
"Don't panic too much if you are infected with respiratory diseases. Take precautions in your life. If symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to identify the pathogen, use symptomatic medication, and receive reasonable treatment." Zhang Yanqiu suggested that parents and children should maintain good hygiene habits in daily life. Adhere to frequent hand washing, frequent ventilation, serving chopsticks, maintaining social distance, cough etiquette, cleaning and disinfection, etc. It is recommended that the room humidity should be maintained at 40% to 60%, drink plenty of water, and ensure indoor ventilation without catching a cold. In autumn and winter, it is appropriate to increase outdoor activities and exercise, strengthen physical fitness, pay attention to nutritional balance, do not encourage attending classes while sick, and ensure adequate sleep.
A healthy lifestyle such as a reasonable diet and moderate exercise can improve health literacy and self-protection capabilities. Reduce gatherings and avoid going to crowded places. It is recommended to wear a mask when you must go.
Zhang Yanqiu emphasized that vaccination can effectively reduce the probability of severe illness. It is recommended that key groups such as the elderly, infants, children, and pregnant women receive influenza vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, and new crown vaccine in a timely manner. Although there is a possibility of infection after vaccination, the symptoms will be relatively mild. Get better faster. Currently, there is no vaccine in China that can prevent rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.
Finally, we need to be reminded that once respiratory infection symptoms such as fever and cough occur, patients should rest at home to avoid transmitting the pathogen to other people. If the symptoms are severe, you should take personal protection and go to the hospital as soon as possible to obtain timely and effective treatment.
Harbin Daily reporter Liu Ju Yang Yan
zhttps://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1783580605753823538&wfr=spider&for=pc