Falling temperatures in Coahuila state have triggered a wave of respiratory illnesses.In the case of pneumonia, the authorities Compared to 2022, the number of cases has increased by 22%.
Federal Ministry of Health data show that as of November 21 this year, 3,047 cases of pneumonia have been recorded in Coahuila clinics and hospitals. Of these, 1,560 correspond to men and 1,487 to women.
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This compares to a total of 2,368 in 2022, This represents a 22% increase from one year to the next.
Likewise, respiratory illnesses often increase with cold fronts.
Over the past four weeks, the Federal Ministry of Health A total of 28,151 people were treated in clinics and hospitals for complications.
For this reason, Secretary of State Roberto Bernal said that extreme precautions must be taken during the cold season.including vulnerable groups There are pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses.
What is pneumonia and how to protect yourself?
Pneumonia is a disease that causes inflammation The lungs become infected due to the spread of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
In some cases, it can be classified as moderate or severe. Symptoms include chest pain when breathing or coughing, disorientation, cough, phlegm, fatigue, fever, and chills or shaking and difficulty breathing. The most vulnerable are the elderly and children.
The advice from health authorities is not to self-medicate and to follow your doctor’s advice.
Minister of Health of the State of Coahuila, Robert Bernalstating that medical research shows that influenza vaccines can enhance the immune system’s defenses, Therefore, its use is recommended to enhance the body’s defenses.
The medicines are free and available at 386 health care points. Examples include outpatient wards, inpatient wards, mobile wards and nursing homes; Furthermore, he highlighted the support of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) and the National Institute of Workers’ Security and Social Services (ISSSTE).