Fatima Khalil wrote Sunday, November 12, 2023 06:00 PM
Dr. Walaa Wissam, Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Director of the Geriatric Hospital at Ain Shams University, said that with the onset of winter, respiratory diseases, including new Corona variants, are increasing, adding that the elderly are the most vulnerable group to contract Corona due to their weak immune system and chronic diseases that increase its severity. Having complications.
She explained, in a statement to “The Seventh Day,” that the symptoms… corona It is similar to the common cold, so these symptoms should not be ignored and the elderly should undergo tests and examinations to be reassured, especially with the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus.
She added that common symptoms of the Coronavirus include: sore throat, fatigue and exhaustion, headache, runny nose, and sneezing.
She confirmed that the elderly often suffer from atypical symptoms when infected with diseases. When they are infected with Corona, they develop atypical symptoms such as delirium, general weakness, and lack of concentration. Therefore, when any changes occur, the elderly person must be examined by a doctor immediately.
In order to protect the elderly from the new Corona variants this winter, Dr. Walaa Wissam advised the need to adhere to precautionary measures when leaving the house, washing hands with soap and water, social retirement, staying away from anyone who shows symptoms of a cold, and ventilating the place.
She stressed the need to follow a healthy diet to strengthen the elderly’s immunity by eating healthy, balanced food such as vegetables, fruits and foods rich in vitamin C and zinc, with the need to control chronic diseases to prevent any complications.
2023-11-12 16:00:00
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