Pharmacist stated that the use of medication is very important in flu disease. Şule Dilek Yağcı Tüysüz gave important information.
Flu is a serious respiratory infection. It can have fatal consequences, especially in the elderly and those with underlying chronic diseases. These people must be vaccinated against flu. The Ministry of Health also warns about the importance of influenza, which can cause serious health problems and death, especially in individuals at risk, and about getting a flu vaccine. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pharmetic Entrepreneur Pharmacists Association, Pharmacist. Şule Dilek Yağcı Tüysüz made statements about the importance of vaccination against the increasing flu cases, especially in recent days, and the unconscious use of medication.
Flu Can Cause Death
Pharmac. Şule Dilek Yağcı Tüysüz pointed out that the flu can be confused with the flu and the common cold and said, “It shows some similar symptoms, but the flu reaches not only the upper but also the lower respiratory tract. Flu is a disease that is very severe compared to the common cold, is difficult to overcome on foot, can cause very serious diseases such as pneumonia and bacterial diseases, and can even lead to hospitalization and death in people with underlying chronic diseases and the elderly. Most of the deaths caused by flu occur as a result of triggering underlying chronic diseases such as COPD, diabetes, heart failure and kidney failure. For this reason, it may not be fully understood that the cause of death was influenza. Flu, which has symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, signs of infection in the upper respiratory tract, weakness, fatigue, severe muscle pain, high fever and headache, is not a cold; "It is no joke, it is a respiratory tract infection that needs to be followed carefully," he said.
Flu Vaccination is Especially Important for Those Over the Age of 65
Pharmacist stated that the viruses that reproduce in the respiratory tract of patients are expelled in the form of droplets through breathing, coughing and sneezing and mix with the air, and that they can be transmitted to others by breathing infected air or by direct contact with secretions. Tüysüz said: “Viruses in objects or environments contaminated with secretions can survive for an average of 8 hours. In order to partially reduce contamination, it is very important to change the air of the environment frequently, use a mask and especially hand cleaning. Hand cleaning should be done with disinfectants such as alcohol, cologne or using plenty of soap and water. Complying with healthy living rules; eating healthy, doing sports, staying away from depression, maintaining socialization; It is important to follow blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. These are some personal precautions that can be taken, but in the protection part, influenza vaccination must be done. Flu vaccination continues for all our citizens aged 65 and over and for our patients under the age of 65 with chronic diseases. The flu vaccine reduces the risk of catching flu and alleviates the severity of the disease. Flu causes complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis and ear infection, especially in people over the age of 65 and with chronic diseases. Flu vaccinations must be made. In addition, diabetes, COPD, left heart failure, chronic liver failure, chronic renal failure, immunosuppressive patients, steroid users, cancer treatment patients, HIV positive patients and two important groups; "It is recommended that pregnant women and those with obesity be vaccinated with influenza vaccine this season."
Unconscious Drug Use Also Causes Sickness
Stating that excessive and unnecessary drug use may have undesirable effects Pharmac. Şule Dilek Yağcı Tüysüz shared the following information about these side effects: "Allergic reactions may occur, liver and kidney failure may occur, and different drug interactions and side effects may occur. Unconscious use of medication can make it difficult to control diseases. It is important not to use the medications prescribed for flu infections uncontrolledly and not to take the vitamins to be used without the advice of a doctor or pharmacist. One of the most common mistakes made by the public is to use antibiotics against the flu. Since flu is a viral disease, antibiotics are ineffective in this disease.” (BSHA – Science and Health News Agency)
