AZMEX SPECIAL 24-2-19

AZMEX SPECIAL 24 FEB 2019


They treat 900 cases of respiratory infections
Acute Respiratory Infections (IRAs) are the main cause of consultation at the Red Cross Clinics.

By: Nicolle De León | 2/24/2019 10:08 AM

https://www.lacronica.com/News/2019/02/24/1411319-Atienden-900-instituciones-de-infecciones-respiratorias.html

MEXICALI, Baja California (GH)

Acute Respiratory Infections (IRAs) are the main cause of consultation at the Red Cross Clinics.

Only in the month of February have been more than 900 people for this condition.

From January 28 to February 3, there were 335 cases, of which 80 were in the lower respiratory tract, that is, a more complex condition such as pneumonia or bronchopneumonia.

The area of ​​the Mexicali Valley is the one that most contributes patients with complications due to IRAs, since in that period, 142 inhabitants of the rural area attended, said the coordinator of the Mexican Red Cross in Mexicali.

José Espinoza Astorga, detailed that the incidence is maintained, since in the period from 4 to 10 February there were 325 cases, a slightly larger amount than the same date of the year 2018.

The last cut from February 11 to 17, there were 320 cases, in the same way, the clinic in the Valley of Mexicali, highlighted by the greater number of patients attended, with 99 by IRAs in highways and 23 in low ways.

"You have to protect yourself in general, especially your breathing, you have to avoid breathing the cold air, if there are heaters in the house you should be careful letting the water circulate, because it can cause poisoning or an accident," he explained.

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