The Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in the southern state of Veracruz urges people to be alert for symptoms of pneumonia and to get vaccinated as a way to prevent the airborne disease.
In the framework of World Pneumonia Day, Giovanna Cuapanteca Díaz, a pulmonologist at the First Hospital of the Orizaba Regional General Hospital (HGR), explained that it is an acute respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the lung tissue, caused by bacteria. , viruses or fungi.
Coapanteca Díaz said symptoms are similar to a cold or flu, only last longer, and include: fever, chest pain when breathing or coughing, cough with phlegm, fatigue, difficulty breathing and eating, vomiting and nausea; he warned People, if they detect these viruses, must go to the health department for help immediately.
IMSS Veracruz Sur reports pneumonia symptoms
He mentioned that the disease is more likely to occur in children under 2 years old and adults over 65 years old, as well as people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, asthma, immunosuppression, diabetes and regular smokers. people. Or drink.
He emphasized that the disease is spread through direct contact, most commonly from viruses or bacteria naturally present in the respiratory tract, nose and throat; it can also be expelled through coughing and secretions, which are excreted when an infected person sneezes or coughs Small droplets.
Finally, experts note that with this disease, as with any disease, the most important thing is prevention, which is why it is recommended to sneeze properly or cover your nose with a paper, use a mask correctly, wash your hands frequently or use antibacterial gel based on 70% alcohol , avoid alcohol and exposure to tobacco smoke, get vaccinated and maintain a healthy diet.
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