National Region – Various types of respiratory viruses are circulating in the Dominican Republic. affecting children and the adult populationHe warned Dr. Evangelina Solera pulmonologist.

He also reassured that there has been a significant increase in respiratory infections, which are affecting more of the adult population. The clinical presentations of these respiratory problems vary from the common cold to a simple flu that affects people’s health. More cases of respiratory syncytial virus, metapneumovirus, some rhinoviruses, adenovirus and flu are expected in the coming weeks, Soler said.

Epidemiologically, there is a recovery in cases in October, November and December.

The presence of atmospheric phenomena such as drops in temperatures and precipitation is taken into account.

Care

Any respiratory infection can destroy healthTherefore, medical care should be mandatory at the most extreme points of life, such as children and the elderly.

Likewise, the pulmonologist emphasized that the adult population with risk factors should see a doctor.

It was reported this week that the circulation of respiratory viruses is predominantly in the circulation of respiratory syncytial virus.

This virus has been circulating and maintained in the country since the 35th Epidemiological Week. Experts insist that these infections occur at a high rate in young children and the elderly, who are more vulnerable to respiratory complications that can be aggravated by the disease.

Monitoring enables outbreaks to be detected, medical resources allocated, and vaccination policies established.

The Directorate of Epidemiology said this week that it is important for continuous epidemiological surveillance and for health systems to be ready to detect and respond quickly.

Suggestions

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) It recommends strengthening surveillance networks.

It also recommends providing healthcare resources to adequately respond to seasons of respiratory disease transmission. The behavior of respiratory viruses worldwide and in the Americas has been highly variable in recent years due to the interaction of many factors, such as SARS-CoV-2.

Other diseases

Other conditions, including asthma, may worsen in April and May. It is recommended that you consult a family physician as the situation may become complicated for minors and people over 65 years of age.

Health Centers

More consultations and emergencies are reported in emergencies in public and private centers