How to prevent some diseases during the cold season?

The country’s cold season begins and is expected to last until February 2024. To this end, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) has issued several disease prevention recommendations at this time.

About disease

The authority stated via a press release:

«The most common illnesses at the time were the common cold, influenza, tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils), laryngitis (infection of the throat), acute otitis media and pneumonia. Respiratory tract infections vary in severity and can range from mildly uncomfortable to life-threatening.

suggestion

Likewise, it was announced that the most vulnerable groups are pregnant women, newborns, infants and children under 5 years of age.

and people over 60 and those with chronic medical conditions, including respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and asthma.

Experts offer the following advice to avoid these situations:

• Breathe through your nose (not your mouth), allowing warm air to enter your lungs.
• At night, hang curtains or cardboard over your windows to prevent heat loss.
• Cover holes and cracks in walls where cold can get in.
• Protect yourself from the dawn night sky.
• During the day, keep your house ventilated and open windows and curtains to let in sunlight.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a sweater, jacket, dog coat or cape, including gloves, hat and scarf, to protect the head, face and mouth.
• Keep children and the elderly warm and don’t let them overheat.
• Protect your skin with moisturizer.
• Keep lips lubricated and moisturized.
• Don’t expose yourself to sudden changes in temperature, especially from hot to cold.