For the past week, Hai Duong Lung Hospital has received an average of 80 patients per day, of which 27 cases had to be hospitalized, an increase of about 15% compared to last week.
The hospitalized patients are all middle-aged and elderly, mainly suffering from respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma... Of the more than 350 patients being treated, 70 cases require oxygen.
The temperature difference between day and night in recent days has been quite clear, causing the resistance and immune system of the elderly to decline, making them susceptible to viruses and disease-causing bacteria.
Doctors note that when the weather turns cold, people in general, and the elderly in particular, need to pay attention to keeping their bodies warm, limit leaving the house early in the morning or at night, and avoid sudden exposure to cold air, which increases the risk of stroke. Take a quick shower with warm water in a closed room. Be active in daily physical activity if your health allows. Maintain a nutritious diet, limit meat consumption, increase fish consumption, eat more vegetables, and drink enough water every day. Do not smoke cigarettes or tobacco; keep your mouth clean...
DAWN