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Popular Science | There are a lot of people suffering from colds and fevers recently. What should we pay attention to during the dog days?
July 27, 2024 11:49
With the arrival of the dog days of summer, we are suffering from high temperatures above 35℃ almost every day. Going out under the scorching sun has become an extreme challenge. However, what is more worrying is that respiratory infections seem to be becoming more common in this hot season.
Recently, the proportion of friends in the circle of friends who have caught a cold and a fever has increased significantly, which is contrary to the common sense that respiratory infections are less common in summer.
In the post-COVID-19 era, it is becoming more and more common to catch a cold in summer. According to the monitoring data of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of domestic new coronavirus infections has increased since June this year.
Dog Days and Immune Function
The three dog days are divided into the first, middle and last dog days, and their specific dates are determined by the 24 solar terms and the dates of the sexagenary cycle.
This period generally occurs between the Lesser Heat and the End of Heat, and is the time of the year with the highest temperature, the highest humidity, and the strongest sense of stuffiness.
This kind of environment can easily make people feel tired. Long-term use of air conditioning leads to poor indoor air circulation and increased transmission of pathogens.
If you do not pay attention to proper rest or overwork, the body's immune function may decline, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, lack of energy, diarrhea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, etc. These symptoms may be a sign of decreased immunity!
HOW DOES IT HANDLE?
During the dog days of summer, if you have fever symptoms, it is recommended that you first use a simple pathogen detection test strip to perform self-testing, such as the new coronavirus, influenza virus, adenovirus, mycoplasma and chlamydia.
Although these tests are not as accurate as professional tests in hospitals, they can help you understand possible pathogens as soon as possible.
If the symptoms are mild, you can take some heat-clearing and detoxifying medicines at home. If the symptoms are severe or self-medication is ineffective, it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible, preferably a fever clinic or emergency room.
What should I pay attention to after recovery?
After being infected with a "respiratory tract infection", there may be some sequelae, such as fatigue, tiredness, cough, headache, insomnia, memory loss, chest pain, muscle aches, loss of smell or taste, etc.
Therefore, you need to get enough rest and pay attention to your diet. You can eat more vegetables and fruits, such as watermelon, green plum, loquat, etc. in summer. You can also drink honeysuckle dew, pear juice, orange juice, fresh lily juice and Dendrobium officinale juice.
It is important to know that it takes time to eliminate respiratory viruses from the body, so even if the symptoms are relieved, subsequent rest and recovery are very important.
Daily life suggestions for dog days
The weather is hot during the dog days of summer, so it is suitable to do relaxing exercises such as walking and jogging to avoid excessive sweating and consuming too much physical energy.
When going out, pay attention to sun protection, such as using a parasol or wearing sun-protective clothing. In summer, you should not be greedy for coolness and reduce the intake of cold drinks. Too low air-conditioning temperature or frequent consumption of cold drinks can cause a sudden drop in body surface temperature, blood vessel contraction, and affect the dissipation of body heat.
It is recommended to eat a light diet and eat more fruits and vegetables, such as loofah, cucumber, watermelon, mung bean, etc. These ingredients have the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
For those who like meat, you can choose duck meat, such as stewed duck with dried bamboo shoots or duck soup with cordyceps. Duck meat is a cold food and helps to supplement protein and nutrients.
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine mentions: "In spring and summer, nourish yang, and in autumn and winter, nourish yin." The dog days are the period of the year when yang energy is at its peak. At this time, nourishing yang can effectively dispel the cold in the body, adjust yin and yang, and strengthen the body to reduce the occurrence of winter diseases. Let us work together to stay healthy and spend this hot dog days safely!
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July 27, 2024 11:49
With the arrival of the dog days of summer, we are suffering from high temperatures above 35℃ almost every day. Going out under the scorching sun has become an extreme challenge. However, what is more worrying is that respiratory infections seem to be becoming more common in this hot season.
Recently, the proportion of friends in the circle of friends who have caught a cold and a fever has increased significantly, which is contrary to the common sense that respiratory infections are less common in summer.
In the post-COVID-19 era, it is becoming more and more common to catch a cold in summer. According to the monitoring data of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of domestic new coronavirus infections has increased since June this year.
Dog Days and Immune Function
The three dog days are divided into the first, middle and last dog days, and their specific dates are determined by the 24 solar terms and the dates of the sexagenary cycle.
This period generally occurs between the Lesser Heat and the End of Heat, and is the time of the year with the highest temperature, the highest humidity, and the strongest sense of stuffiness.
This kind of environment can easily make people feel tired. Long-term use of air conditioning leads to poor indoor air circulation and increased transmission of pathogens.
If you do not pay attention to proper rest or overwork, the body's immune function may decline, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, lack of energy, diarrhea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, etc. These symptoms may be a sign of decreased immunity!
HOW DOES IT HANDLE?
During the dog days of summer, if you have fever symptoms, it is recommended that you first use a simple pathogen detection test strip to perform self-testing, such as the new coronavirus, influenza virus, adenovirus, mycoplasma and chlamydia.
Although these tests are not as accurate as professional tests in hospitals, they can help you understand possible pathogens as soon as possible.
If the symptoms are mild, you can take some heat-clearing and detoxifying medicines at home. If the symptoms are severe or self-medication is ineffective, it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible, preferably a fever clinic or emergency room.
What should I pay attention to after recovery?
After being infected with a "respiratory tract infection", there may be some sequelae, such as fatigue, tiredness, cough, headache, insomnia, memory loss, chest pain, muscle aches, loss of smell or taste, etc.
Therefore, you need to get enough rest and pay attention to your diet. You can eat more vegetables and fruits, such as watermelon, green plum, loquat, etc. in summer. You can also drink honeysuckle dew, pear juice, orange juice, fresh lily juice and Dendrobium officinale juice.
It is important to know that it takes time to eliminate respiratory viruses from the body, so even if the symptoms are relieved, subsequent rest and recovery are very important.
Daily life suggestions for dog days
The weather is hot during the dog days of summer, so it is suitable to do relaxing exercises such as walking and jogging to avoid excessive sweating and consuming too much physical energy.
When going out, pay attention to sun protection, such as using a parasol or wearing sun-protective clothing. In summer, you should not be greedy for coolness and reduce the intake of cold drinks. Too low air-conditioning temperature or frequent consumption of cold drinks can cause a sudden drop in body surface temperature, blood vessel contraction, and affect the dissipation of body heat.
It is recommended to eat a light diet and eat more fruits and vegetables, such as loofah, cucumber, watermelon, mung bean, etc. These ingredients have the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
For those who like meat, you can choose duck meat, such as stewed duck with dried bamboo shoots or duck soup with cordyceps. Duck meat is a cold food and helps to supplement protein and nutrients.
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine mentions: "In spring and summer, nourish yang, and in autumn and winter, nourish yin." The dog days are the period of the year when yang energy is at its peak. At this time, nourishing yang can effectively dispel the cold in the body, adjust yin and yang, and strengthen the body to reduce the occurrence of winter diseases. Let us work together to stay healthy and spend this hot dog days safely!
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