In the Zhytomyr region told how to recognize and protect yourself from flu and ARVI

due To the increase in the incidence of influenza and SARS, the Department of health regional state administration urged to immediately contact the doctor at the first symptoms of SARS, not to be treated independently and not to delay the adoption of prescribed medicines. Especially should keep away children, pregnant women and elderly people. The cause of most deaths is a late appeal for medical help. Only timely treatment to the doctor you can prevent a severe form of flu and cure swine flu. Symptoms requiring treatment to the doctor: * increased body temperature; * sore throat; * cough; * a runny nose; * pain in the muscles. With any of these symptoms should not leave the house even for a visit to the doctor should call home. Prescribed by the doctor symptomatic treatment at home may be sufficient for recovery. Symptoms requiring urgent hospitalization Call an ambulance or urgent contact directly to the hospital if the following symptoms are present: * severe pallor or blueness of the face; * shortness of breath; * high body temperature, a long time is not reduced; * repeated vomiting and stools; * impairment of consciousness excessive drowsiness or agitation; * chest pain; * admixture of blood in sputum; * a drop in blood pressure. To continue treatment at home in the presence of these symptoms is dangerous. The delay in hospitalization can lead to the death of the patient. Preventive measures aimed at preventing the spread of infection and penetration into the organism of a healthy person. Physicians are advised to avoid places of a mass congestion of people and trips in public transport. Effective, especially in the period of increasing incidence, experts note the following prevention methods: * good nutrition with the inclusion of vitamins in their natural form; * hardening and the frequent airing of premises; * use of restorative and toning-immunomodulatory drugs and drugs targeted immunostimulating action. Highly effective recommendations are General hygiene, in particular: * wash hands frequently with soap and water; * cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief (or disposable wipes), especially when coughing and sneezing; * wide use of oxolinic ointment. This was reported in the Zhytomyr regional state administration

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Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/

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