The Spanish Association of Primary Care Physicians (Semergen) condemned on Friday that doctors lacked rapid tests to diagnose covid-19 or influenza A patients who were being consulted and rebounded this summer. In addition, he also confirmed that the most diagnosed new coronavirus variant in Spain is EG.5, or “Eris”.
Semergen board member Dr. Vicente Martín revealed this in a statement to Servimedia. According to the Academy of Sciences, The Autonomous Communities of Aragon, Logroño and the Balearic Islands are the regions with the highest number of respiratory virus consultations, Although there are no specific figures to assess this growth.
“Primary Care Physicians Impossible Without Rapid Tests Available and low cost, capable of diagnosing viruses such as New variants of covid-19, influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)). In this way, the treatment will be more effective and, moreover, it will increase the prestige and prestige of the doctor, who will be able to diagnose the patient’s condition”, explains Dr. Martin.
The collection of these data is also “of great value” from an epidemiological point of view, According to the scientific association. Additionally, there is a rapid and inexpensive test on the market capable of detecting all three respiratory diseases that, according to Semergen, is ideal for everyday use.
On the other hand, other communities such as New cases of respiratory symptoms also in Castile and Leon or Galicia, but “at a lower rate”» than the above areas.
dry cough
Dr Martin confirmed that the lack of rapid testing in primary consultations meant many patients needed to be tested at home. dry cough isAccording to the director of Semergen, Most representative symptoms of patients attending primary school Together with EG.5, called ‘Eris’, a new variant of covid-19. “Once we heard about this characteristic dry cough, we knew we were probably dealing with covid-19, which could have other symptoms, such as a sore throat, but Usually does not produce other serious symptoms like the first wave“.
However, Dr. Martin said, “Many people don’t believe they have COVID-19 until it’s confirmed by a test.” Other times it’s surprising “Patients have pictures of influenza A,” which can also happen in hot months like August.
“Influenza A circulates year-round, and It transmits better when we are in tight spaces Semergen board members added, and shut down, but that didn’t stop it from being infected in August, as is happening now.
suggestion
As for the difference between the two Respiratory Diseases Caused by Air ConditioningDr. Vicente Martín pointed out to Servimedia that almost all air conditioning units have EPA filter,I see dry cough is more difficult to occur Characteristics of new variant of covid-19 or symptoms of influenza A.
Starting with Semergen, people are advised to continue Watch out for symptoms like a cough or sore throat And re-introducing well-known advice and recommendations for respiratory infections.
“If you develop symptoms related to covid-19 or the flu, ideally, in addition to keeping a safe distance, wear a mask or stay home. It is also important to avoid sudden temperature changes or direct prolonged contact with air conditioning equipment.‘, he concluded.