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8 EFFECTIVE RECOMMENDATIONS AGAINST PNEUMONIA
‘Pneumonia’, popularly known as ‘pneumonia’, is defined as an infection of air sacs found in lung tissue Pneumonia, the incidence of which increases with decaying air in autumn and winter, reducing body resistance, is the 5th among all causes of death in our country. while it ranks first, it rises to the first place in deaths caused by infections. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. gave information about the issue, noting that the most effective way to protect against pneumonia in the Covid-19 pandemic is the pneumonia vaccine.
When it receives an early diagnosis of pneumonia can be treated, although the monopoly of the immune system yet, especially infants, is not as strong as it used to be severe in people with chronic disease in the older age group and where that suppress breathing obstruction, respiratory distress, and even death that can lead to a serious illness.
Covid-19 can seriously disrupt the immune system, making it easier for pneumonia agents to settle in the lungs. The combined occurrence of both diseases can cause serious damage to the respiratory tract, leading to the patient being connected to a respirator and treated in an intensive care unit, or worse, it can even lead to death. Especially in the risk group where the disease may progress more severely, effective vaccination will significantly reduce the risk of adverse events that may develop due to the disease. Therefore, people who are over the age of 65 and are at risk for a more severe course of the disease should definitely be vaccinated.
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IT CAN BE TRANSMITTED QUICKLY IN CROWDED ENVIRONMENTS
Pneumonia, which usually develops when the body’s resistance decreases, is caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungal infections. Germs spread by factors such as coughing and sneezing can hang in the air for hours. Inhalation of these germs can also cause the disease to be easily transmitted. In addition to being in closed environments such as public transportation, contact with the patient and the common use of items such as towels or cups also increase the risk.
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IT CAN ALSO BE OBSERVED ONLY WITH A DRY COUGH
Fever, cough, dark sputum (yellow, green, or rust-colored) that rises with chills pain that becomes especially pronounced when breathing, and accompanying shortness of breath are typical symptoms of pneumonia. But in some groups of patients, an atypical condition can be observed that goes with insidious signs such as muscle joint pain, abdominal pain and dry cough. At this point, the patient’s awareness, therefore the process of applying to the doctor, is delayed. As a result, the risk of developing such negative consequences as shortness of breath, respiratory problems, or even the need for respiratory support for the disease increases. In order not to delay the treatment, it is necessary to contact the doctor without wasting time on coughing, which is accompanied by expectoration and high fever.
- Use a mask: Never forget to use a mask. The mask reduces the risk of transmission of the Covid-19 virus, as well as reduces exposure to pneumonia germs.
. - Get vaccinated: Another critical issue is vaccination. Both vaccination against Covid-19 and pneumococcal vaccination reduce the risk of developing the disease.
. - Wash your hands frequently: Taking care of hand hygiene also has a critical role in preventing transmission of pneumonia germs. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds after touching somewhere, especially in public places, and before eating.
. - Avoid indoor environments: Do not be in indoor environments as much as possible because it can be easily transmitted by breathing. Always use a mask when you have to be present.
. - Ventilate frequently: Frequent ventilation of the environment you are in will ensure that the load of germs in the environment is reduced. Do not forget to ventilate your room for 15 minutes at least 3 times a day. Increasing the frequency ensuring the proper temperature and humidity will further reduce the risk. Also be sure to pay attention to the cleanliness of the air conditioners.
. - Eat healthy, sleep regularly: Eat a balanced and regular diet so that your immune system is strong, pay attention to your sleep patterns.
. - Do not smoke, do not consume alcohol: Strictly avoid smoking and alcohol due to its immunosuppressive effect. Remember that smoking causes a direct toxic effect on lung tissue and a predisposition to infection, as well as resistance to treatment.
. - Drink plenty of water: It is also very important that you drink plenty of water against pneumonia. This is due to the fact that microbes that reach the mouth and nose can more easily settle in dry areas. Make it a habit to consume 2-2.5 liters every day, distributing it throughout the day.
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INPATIENT TREATMENT MAY BE REQUIRED IN THE HOSPITAL
If pneumonia is mild and usually there are no muscle risk factors, treatment can be done at home. In severe pneumonia, hospitalization may be required, and intensive care treatment with respiratory support may be required in some patients.
Antibiotics are the main step in the treatment of bacterial agents, which are the most common cause of pneumonia in adults. In addition to antibiotics, which are the basis of treatment, rest, painkillers and antipyretics, as well as plenty of water consumption benefit. If factors such as viruses and fungi that have an increased probability of developing specifically for the risk group are detected, treatment is necessarily carried out that will include these problems. The duration of treatment is usually dec 7-10 days. But depending on the severity of the disease, it can last up to 3 weeks in the presence of another concomitant disease and a specific factor.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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