The most common respiratory diseases in winter

As the end of 2023 approaches, low temperatures have begun to sweep across many states in Mexico, causing people to start pulling out their warmest sweaters and wearing socks with sandals.

It is precisely because of the drop in temperatures that state governments have posted on social networks such as the X platform (formerly Twitter) about respiratory diseases that can affect children and adults during the winter.

pharyngitis

According to a statement from the Guerrero state government, pharyngitis is an inflammation that affects the pharynx or throat, primarily as a result of the flu or cold, and can produce severe pain in the affected area, as well as fever, headache, head and muscles.

bronchitis

In this condition, inflammation occurs in the walls of the bronchial tubes, the tubes that circulate air until it reaches the deepest parts of the heart.

Fever, tiredness, chest pain, and normal difficulty breathing are some of the symptoms that people with bronchitis experience.

common cold

Several cases of the common cold caused by viral infections of the nose and throat during the winter are typical, if not normal.

It is different from the flu because it may originate from a different type of virus.

Even though the respiratory illness is mild, it is important to see a specialist for routine check-ups.

The main symptoms of the common cold are runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion.

Coronavirus disease

The government of the state of Guerrero advises not only the state, but also the rest of the country, to follow the health measures recommended by medical centers to minimize its spread.

“Coronavirus cases may increase in winter as colder weather forces people to stay in confined spaces where the virus can spread.”

coronavirus symptoms

It is important to provide the public with any information about coronavirus:

Infected people may develop new loss of smell or taste, sore throat, muscle aches, body aches, and headaches, as well as a stuffy or runny nose, cough, fever or chills, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and even difficulty breathing normally.

It doesn’t hurt for families to visit the health center closest to their home, especially during the winter months as the year-end holidays are a time when there is more contact between people.

No matter how mild the symptoms of a respiratory illness are, it’s important to get treatment as soon as possible to prevent the problem from getting worse and infecting the people we love most.

According to information provided by the Guerrero State Government