Introduction to knowledge on prevention of spring flu

Regarding the prevention of spring flu, I believe many of my friends have already had their own experiences. The rhythm of spring has gradually arrived, and a hint of chill has not completely subsided. The transition from winter to spring is accompanied by rising temperatures, abnormal weather changes, and everything is full of vitality. Spring is also a season when influenza is prevalent. Today, I would like to talk to you about some common sense about preventing influenza in spring for your reference.

1. Cause: It is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus.

Common causes: First, sudden changes in weather, abnormal temperature, and the spread of influenza viruses can easily cause illness. The second is improper daily living and imbalance of temperature, such as changing clothes and taking off hats, sleeping in the open to seek coolness, and braving the wind and rain. The third is excessive fatigue, loss of physical strength, or physical weakness, which weakens the defense functions of the nose, pharynx, trachea, and bronchi, and can easily cause illness if you are not careful. The disease has a short incubation period, rapid transmission speed, high incidence rate and short epidemic process. Men, women, young and old are all susceptible to infection. The disease is prevalent throughout the year, but occurs more frequently in winter and spring. It is mainly transmitted through airborne droplets, but can also be transmitted through handkerchiefs and clothing contaminated with the virus. It is highly contagious and is particularly prone to causing epidemics in schools and densely populated places.

2. Clinical manifestations: After the influenza virus is inhaled into the body, the disease can occur within 1-2 days. It is characterized by an acute onset and a more serious condition than the common cold. Symptoms first include chills, headache, and body bone and joint pain; followed by high fever (up to 39-40 degrees Celsius), flushed cheeks, dry throat, sore throat, general fatigue, and red conjunctiva or pharynx congestion; when systemic symptoms and fever subside, respiratory symptoms (nasal congestion, runny nose, etc.) are more obvious. Some also experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Severely ill patients talk nonsense or even fall into a coma. If not treated in time, it is easy to develop secondary upper respiratory tract bacterial infections such as laryngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and other complications. Some complications may even be life-threatening, such as myocarditis. The course of illness for mild patients is 3-4 days, and for severe patients it takes 7-8 days for the fever to subside and recovery. After the symptoms disappear, physical strength recovers slowly and the mental state is poor.

3. Prevention: The key to preventing influenza is to develop healthy habits and master effective methods of disease prevention, mainly the following points:

1. Develop good living habits and regular work and rest time, and maintain a happy mood.

2. Pay attention to weather changes, add or remove clothes according to weather changes at any time, keep warm and avoid catching cold.

3. Develop good hygiene habits, do not spit, wash your hands frequently, and quit bad habits such as smoking.

4. Open windows frequently to ensure indoor air circulation and cleanliness.

5. Pay attention to dietary balance and eat more foods rich in high protein, high vitamins and easy to digest and absorb.

6. Soak your feet in hot water and massage the Yongquan acupoint before going to bed. Soak your feet in relatively hot water (the temperature should be unbearable) for 15 minutes every night. The water should cover the backs of your feet, and your feet should turn red after soaking to prevent colds.

7. Enhance the body's resistance to disease. Increasing the body's disease resistance can be achieved through two main ways: a reasonable diet and participating in fitness exercises. Make sure it has adequate supply of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals. When the seasons change, you can take some vitamin supplements to prevent the occurrence of influenza.

8. Reduce the chance of pathogen infection. During the cold season, avoid going to crowded public places with polluted air.

9. You can use vinegar for household disinfection once a day, fumigating for half an hour each time, which can significantly reduce the incidence of influenza.

10. At the change of seasons every year, those who have the conditions can get a flu shot, which can significantly reduce the incidence of flu and is also the fastest and most effective way to prevent flu.

Warm reminder: The above is an introduction to the knowledge of preventing influenza in spring. Nowadays, influenza is not terrible, but it often brings us great difficulties, so we should look at it correctly. Pay attention to physical exercise and improve your physical fitness. Developing habits can also help prevent spring flu.