Hand washing to avoid any disease
Introduction
The flu and the cold are two of the problems that occur most frequently in the pharmacy. The similarities that both pathologies share that the patient sometimes does not distinguish between them. This is caused because both diseases usually encompass a large number of disorders that have in common affect the high respiratory tract and whose symptoms are, in general, similar. The flu and cold are diseases that are mainly transmitted through the droplets that remain in the environment when speaking, coughing or sneezing. But here the similarities arrive, since the symptoms are not always the same, nor do they appear with the same intensity.
Developing
Basically we summarize them like this: the flu usually appears suddenly and accompanied by a high fever of up to 40 degrees and chills. During the disease the patient usually has a headache, throat discomfort and generalized muscle pain. In addition, a dry cough may appear. This pathology usually lasts approximately 3 to 5 days. The cold (also known as common, constipated catarrh. The sneezing, the irritation of the eyes, the rumor, the cough and an abundant nasal secretion are typical. It usually lasts 8-10 days. To try to avoid these symptoms or alleviate them.
Experts recommend a series of hygienic-sanitary tips or measures that are shared for both disorders. We highlight among them: use whenever necessary, paper scarves. Wash your hands frequently. Increase liquid consumption (drink a lot of water or orange or lemon juices with honey). Avoid very loaded environments caused by smoke or by being poorly ventilated. Flee from constant temperature changes. Humidify environments. The flu can only be prevented by vaccination that is usually performed at the beginning of the autumnal station. The vaccine is renewed annually, since the muta virus.
There are a number of people, called high risk for which this vaccination is especially indicated, among which we highlight: elderly people. Generally those over 65 years old. Residents in institutions and patients of any age suffering from diseases with a chronic typology. Patients who have immune system disorders. Adults and children with chronic pulmonary or cardiovascular system disorders. Adults and children who have been hospitalized due to chronic diseases. Infection by the acquired immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Health personnel or any other professional who maintains frequent contact with high -risk patients to contract these pathologies. People who perform special services for the community.
conclusion
Another related and very important issue is the application, by patients, of antibiotics without medical prescription to treat these airways pathologies. The duty of the pharmaceutical professional in this case must be to imply the person to request that the flu is a disease different from the cold and that these pathologies should not be treated with any kind of antibiotics. Both are caused by viruses, not by bacteria, so this type of drug should not be used. And even less without recipe. Finally, it is necessary to remember that these disorders can be treated through pharmaceutical specialties that do not need a recipe, but these patients the pharmacist must imply that although they do not need a recipe, it does not mean that they are harmless.
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