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Colds, ENT diseases: prevention

Frequent colds and ENT diseases can have non-obvious reasons. Any chronic infection in the body can be the cause of deterioration of health. A family doctor or an ENT doctor can make a thorough diagnosis and reveal the true causes of such conditions, so be sure to consult one of these specialists if you are sick too often. In some cases, adding a contrast shower and morning warm-up to your regimen may be sufficient, and in others, treatment with antibiotics or antiviral drugs may be necessary. For example, frequent activation of the herpes virus can “distract” the immune system on itself, instead of fighting a new virus that has entered the body. In this case, such drugs as Acivir or Lovir are necessary. These drugs work by inhibiting the DNA polymerase of the virus, which in turn prevents it from spreading.

Varieties of colds and ENT diseases

The list of diseases of the ENT organs of a cold nature is familiar to every person:

  • acute respiratory disease;
  • influenza;
  • SARS;
  • colds;
  • COVID-19;
  • tonsillitis.

All of the diseases listed above have similar initial symptoms:

  • fever;
  • weakness;
  • apathy;
  • throat irritation;
  • headache and muscle pain;
  • dry cough;
  • drowsiness;
  • runny nose;
  • loss of appetite.

Adults and children suffer from diseases of varying degrees of severity. But for a young body, the development of the disease can be more dangerous, as it can cause complications. Further development of the disease depends on timely and competent treatment.

With a change in humidity and temperature, the body begins the process of adaptation to new conditions. If the initial internal forces have been exhausted, there is a high probability of being infected by viruses and getting inflammation of a weak system.

Sources of viruses:

  • airborne transmission;
  • contact with the carrier;
  • neglecting to wash hands;
  • use of carrier’s things in everyday life;
  • weakening of the body’s defense systems.

Children are the most susceptible. They have a lot of contact with the surrounding world; they do not prioritize hygiene standards. Visiting crowded places increases the chances of infection.

Adults are victims of a viral attack due to weakened immune systems. Overtiredness, stress and even insufficient water intake contribute to this.

Prevention of malaise

Competent prevention can prevent colds and ENT diseases. According to the classification of specialists, the types of similar methods can be divided into several groups:

  1. Balanced healthy food with the addition of vitamin supplements, suitable for the season.
  2. A number of sports-type strengthening procedures.
  3. Regular cleaning of the home and recreation areas from possible pathogens.
  4. Timely diagnosis of the organism.

By contacting the doctor, the patient gets the opportunity to determine the causes of ailments. After analyzing the real reasons for the decrease in vitality, specialists will develop a system of preventive actions.