Seasonal flu epidemics occur every year in the autumn-winter period; We may encounter adenovirus and rhinovirus infections all year round. The epidemiological situation in terms of morbidity is mainly children – 64%. BestDoctor therapist Daria Miftakhova told socialbites.ca about this.
“If we talk about the structure of ARVI, it is a mixture of pathogens, which includes various viral infections, often accompanied by a bacterial pathogen. Accordingly, we are faced with a viral-bacterial association. ARVI is characterized by a wide range of pathogens (more than 200), high contagiousness (infectiousness), “For most, it remains an uncontrolled infection due to the lack of vaccine prophylaxis and the development of drug resistance,” he explained.
According to the doctor, it is very difficult to maintain good anti-infective activity in modern life, since a large number of factors weaken mucosal immunity, that is, local immunity of the mucous membrane, its barrier protective functions.
“These factors include stress, malnutrition, decreased muscle mass due to lack of physical activity, bad habits and uncontrolled chronic diseases. We are in constant contact with viral agents, but with an adequate immune response, disease does not occur. “The mucosal immune system (mucosal immunity) is the main site of the inflammatory process during a viral infection,” the expert added.
The doctor underlined that from the perspective of evidence-based medicine, the simplest preventive measures are quite effective.
“Pay attention to personal hygiene. Wash your hands more often, ventilate the room and do wet cleaning. Also do not forget about the thermal regime, do not allow the body to become hypothermic. “Exercise regularly, including strength training, and ensure you rest and get good sleep,” he said.
The therapist also recommended consuming adequate amounts of protein and paying attention to vitamin C consumption.
Previously at the Ministry of Health listed Reasons for the protracted course of ARVI in Russia.