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http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2010/04/23/nacionales/22537
Flu could soar
? Continued vigilance against influenza A (H1N1)
By: Henry Bonilla Geiner R.
Hand washing is one of the recommendations to prevent respiratory and diarrheal diseases.
PRESS / ARCHIVE B. CHOPPED
With the arrival of winter also recorded a significant increase in the number of patients with respiratory complications.
Fernando Velez Paiz Hospital serves about 2.230 hits per month in patients with such conditions, of which five percent were diagnosed as pneumonia, said Dr. Eduardo Lopez, head of respiratory medicine department of the hospital.
Among other diseases common in this time of year, the full bronqueolitis, which is the most frequent infection and attacks mainly children under one year.
Also the bacterial pneumonia in children over two years and viral pneumonia in children under two years. Another major area of hospitalized patients with asthma complications boxes.
"Come rain, come weather changes, then those changes and that moisture is a risk factor for children with respiratory infections. The first preventive measure would prevent children from being exposed to sudden temperature changes and ensure that the immunization schedule is complete for their age, "said Dr. Lopez.
COUNT WITH MEDICINES
Faced with the imminent increase in patients, the hospital also took action regarding the supply of drugs. "We stock a full supply as a basic list of drugs, that's something that the hospital is preparing for it is a fact that is an increase in respiratory infections," said Lopez.
The specialist also recommended that mothers do not self-treat for children and take them to a health center, although this is minimal symptoms, because the specialist can find some gravity data.
Lopez said that remain in surveillance against influenza A (H1N1) and that every patient with respiratory symptoms with fever of 38 degrees and is not diagnosed with pneumonia, tonsillitis, will be provided with treatment.
Flu could soar
? Continued vigilance against influenza A (H1N1)
By: Henry Bonilla Geiner R.
Hand washing is one of the recommendations to prevent respiratory and diarrheal diseases.
PRESS / ARCHIVE B. CHOPPED
With the arrival of winter also recorded a significant increase in the number of patients with respiratory complications.
Fernando Velez Paiz Hospital serves about 2.230 hits per month in patients with such conditions, of which five percent were diagnosed as pneumonia, said Dr. Eduardo Lopez, head of respiratory medicine department of the hospital.
Among other diseases common in this time of year, the full bronqueolitis, which is the most frequent infection and attacks mainly children under one year.
Also the bacterial pneumonia in children over two years and viral pneumonia in children under two years. Another major area of hospitalized patients with asthma complications boxes.
"Come rain, come weather changes, then those changes and that moisture is a risk factor for children with respiratory infections. The first preventive measure would prevent children from being exposed to sudden temperature changes and ensure that the immunization schedule is complete for their age, "said Dr. Lopez.
COUNT WITH MEDICINES
Faced with the imminent increase in patients, the hospital also took action regarding the supply of drugs. "We stock a full supply as a basic list of drugs, that's something that the hospital is preparing for it is a fact that is an increase in respiratory infections," said Lopez.
The specialist also recommended that mothers do not self-treat for children and take them to a health center, although this is minimal symptoms, because the specialist can find some gravity data.
Lopez said that remain in surveillance against influenza A (H1N1) and that every patient with respiratory symptoms with fever of 38 degrees and is not diagnosed with pneumonia, tonsillitis, will be provided with treatment.