Ways to prevent the spread of respiratory infections
Preventing the disease from spreading germs from patients to other people. Can practice easily by starting from first When suffering from respiratory infections, there are many ways to reduce the spread of infection.
- Should always wash your hands thoroughly Because the hand is an important intermediary for transmitting the infection from patients to others directly
- Use a cloth or tissue to cover your mouth and nose when coughing / sneezing. After use, should discard the paper in the bin with the lid.
- Should separate the bedroom Do not sleep with other people
- Patients with fever and coughing should rest at home until the symptoms improve. If there is a need to go to the community such as shopping centers, cinemas, schools, offices, buses and electric trains etc.
- Should always wear a mask when sick To prevent the spread of infection to others
Therefore, when everyone is ill with respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis, etc., you can take care of your own basic health. By wearing a mask when every illness To prevent the spread of germs to others And if having severe illness Should go to the doctor for immediate treatment Importantly, you must follow the doctor's advice. For relatives, caregivers need to wear a mask whenever they are close to the patient. And should not share items and utensils with the patient, such as handkerchiefs, towels, mugs, spoons, plates, bowls, etc.
Infections in the respiratory tract. Can be contacted in many ways, namely
- Coughing, sneezing, or breathing in water. The pathogens will contaminate the droplets of mucus, saliva, small droplets will float in the air. People who are close to breathe in can become infected.
- Contact with mucus Direct patient saliva From close care to patients
- Contact with the patient's belongings, such as clothes, handkerchiefs, towels, glasses, spoons, plates, bowls, toys, books, etc., or contaminated public things such as door knobs, balustrades, railings, buses, etc.
Respiratory Infection Caused by an infection of the respiratory system from the nose, throat, pharynx to lungs. The most common causes of the virus are colds, influenza, avian influenza and SARS, etc. Bacterial infections include pneumonia and tuberculosis, etc. Respiratory infections That occurs frequently in both children and adults. Some people may be many times a year. For example, colds can disappear by taking good care of their health.
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