For about a week now, the cold and rainy weather has been lasting, so the number of elderly patients admitted to the hospital for examination and treatment has increased dramatically compared to mid-February.
According to Hai Duong Lung Hospital, for about a week now, the number of elderly patients coming for examination and treatment has increased dramatically compared to mid-February. Every day, the hospital receives over 200 patients for examination, double the number, of which the number of patients requiring hospitalization accounts for about 30%. Currently, the hospital is treating over 450 inpatients, an increase of one and a half times compared to mid-February.
According to doctors, the prolonged cold and rainy weather is the main reason for the increase in the number of patients, especially the elderly. Patients mainly suffer from diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, flu... Patients admitted to the hospital often have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, phlegm... accompanied by a lot of coughing; some cases have signs of stroke.
Doctors recommend that the elderly should pay attention to keeping their bodies warm when the temperature drops; should not get up too early, adjust their exercise and sports appropriately. Increase nutrition in meals, should eat more fruits and vitamins to improve the body's resistance... In particular, have regular health check-ups, monitor underlying diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease...
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