Warm reminder! Seize the "golden 48 hours" of influenza and take scientific measures to prevent and respond

In recent days, Big S's unexpected death, the influenza pandemic in Japan, and more than 9.5 million confirmed cases... Such information exploded on the Internet, making people's attention focus again on the influenza attack.

Influenza is an old topic, and the struggle between humans and influenza has lasted for centuries. The devil is always stronger than the righteous, and influenza often strikes people head-on when they are relaxed, leaving them confused and at a loss. But generally speaking, influenza can be prevented, treated, and controlled.

Yang Huihong, director of the respiratory department of Yueyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital , said that since the Spring Festival holiday, there have been about 40 patients with flu-like symptoms every day. Lei Dongfang, director of the pediatric department, said that there are more than 120 children with flu-like symptoms every day, which is much more than adults, but severe cases are rare. Overall, the incidence rate has increased slightly compared with the same period last year, and the incidence rate among children has increased significantly.

Experts agree that although influenza spreads quickly, there is no need to panic. Early prevention and early treatment, as well as scientific responses, can generally cure the disease. If you experience flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention immediately and focus on the following key steps.

1. Seek medical attention as soon as symptoms appear

Golden 48 hours: After the influenza virus enters the human body, it will multiply rapidly and fission geometrically. Within 48 hours is the key time to stop the virus from multiplying. Oseltamivir and Mabaloxavir are both effective drugs. For people who have experienced the new coronavirus, it is already a familiar process to do pathogen testing as soon as possible.

Inflammatory storm: After 48 hours, a large number of influenza viruses enter epithelial cells to multiply, causing cell necrosis and the release of inflammatory factors, which cause damage to multiple organs. The most serious are necrotizing encephalitis and fulminant myocarditis, with a very high mortality rate. The most important detection indicators are C-reactive protein, cytokines and myocardial enzymes. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme widely present in many tissues, including the heart, liver, skeletal muscle, lungs and red blood cells.

Therefore, when these tissues are damaged or affected by disease, LDH levels may increase. The rapid increase of this enzyme often indicates the occurrence of severe illness. This indicator is very important! The treatment at this stage is mainly anti-inflammatory, using hormones and immunoglobulins.

Secondary infection: When a large number of viruses invade, the body's natural killer cells and antibodies are used to fight the viruses, which greatly reduces the body's resistance to bacteria. Bacteria, especially drug-resistant opportunistic pathogens, will take advantage of the situation and invade, leading to sepsis and septicemia, which are fatal. Antimicrobial treatment and nutritional support are crucial at this stage.

2. Don’t be afraid of illness and avoid seeing a doctor, or be careless

Some people are self-righteous and think they are in good health. They do not have a fear of the flu and continue to work, exercise or work overtime. These are the last straw that breaks the camel's back. The fatigue of traveling may be the fatal factor for Da S. Some people are unwilling to see a doctor, unwilling to take medicine, and do not listen to the doctor's advice, missing the opportunity for treatment. Some people are worried about being over-examined or worried about the side effects of drugs, so they are afraid to see a doctor and delay their treatment.

Experts from Yueyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital remind us that influenza is not terrible, but we should pay attention to it. The key is to respond scientifically and seek medical treatment in time. Doctors and patients work together to build a healthy defense line and we can completely defeat influenza!

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Hualin, Yueyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

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(Edited by Wx)