Influenza is the leader of respiratory diseases in North Khorasan

In an interview with Mehr reporter, Floria Indesh reported the high prevalence of influenza in North Khorasan.

Stating that influenza is the most common respiratory infectious disease in North Khorasan, he added: After that, Covid-19 and colds are also very common.

Referring to the period of 3-5 days of flu, he announced its symptoms as body pain, fever and loss of appetite and emphasized on the care of pregnant mothers and people with special diseases.

The individual also advised the patients to rest at home for a week and use a mask.

The director of the department of diseases of North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences considered the spread of influenza among students as a result of non-observance of health tips and emphasized on health education in schools.

He considered hygiene, wearing a mask and washing hands as the most important way to prevent respiratory diseases.

Individually, stating that the arbitrary use of antibiotics is not effective in the treatment of respiratory viral diseases, he recommended the injection of influenza vaccine only to people at risk, the elderly and Immunity advised.

He considered the consumption of warm liquids as a substitute for arbitrary use of antibiotics.