Large numbers of colds confused with Covid 19 cases – La Verdad Panamá

Javier Collins Agnew/La Verdad Panama

Dr. Marta Roa said that due to climate change, there is currently a high incidence of colds, which are being confused with Covid 19 cases.

“Literally throughout all seasons in our country, from winter to summer, we have many outbreaks of respiratory illnesses caused by influenza viruses or the common cold,” he explained.

According to experts, They took the opportunity to say that the Covid 19 virus had mutated and Omicron was back with another strain,

But this is all speculation.

Roa asked the people not to be afraid because even if When the Covid 19 pandemic was at its peak, many doctors in Panama and around the world proved that the disease was completely treatable and preventable.

Doctors explain that a healthy diet, good lifestyle, physical exercise, adequate sleep, driving and avoiding stress as much as possible can help maintain a healthy body.

He asked the community Cut out junk food and take vitamins that strengthen your respiratory immune system Such as vitamin C and many other natural products.

He explained that when respiratory illness occurs, anti-flu medications should be used for five days, and if there is no improvement, antibiotics should be used to avoid complications of bronchitis or pneumonia, which can be dangerous for anyone. age.

“We should not feel fear or panic because of the media propaganda that has developed There is even talk of vaccines arriving in Panama at the end of January as a treatment and preventive measure,” he stressed.

He pointed out that it is completely wrong to vaccinate during the acute phase of respiratory diseases, because the basic treatment for these viruses is prevention and primary treatment, not vaccination.

“My message is prevention and primary care of all respiratory illnesses with products like anti-inflammatory and anti-flu medications, as well as good hydration and vitamin fortifiers to boost the immune system,” he added.