Kapanlagi.com - Currently, the covid-19 virus is still infecting many people in Indonesia, and making many people cautious in taking care of themselves. Knowing the signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection is also one of the things that must be known.
This should not be ignored and you must know it, in order to be able to handle it properly and effectively. What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection? Let's check it out.
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Before knowing the signs and symptoms of someone being affected by respiratory tract infections, you should also know the risk factors if you get respiratory tract infections. And these risk factors include having a weak immune system, having a history of heart and lung problems, smoking habits, and many more.
In addition, external factors that can make someone susceptible to respiratory tract infections are lack of cleanliness, being in the hospital, being in crowded places, traveling abroad, and many more.
That is why knowing the condition of the body to keep the immune system strong is essential. Continuing to consume healthy food, taking vitamins, and maintaining a healthy diet are essential to avoid the risk of respiratory tract infections.
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Respiratory tract infections have a variety of symptoms, not just a few. The appearance of complaints and symptoms usually depends on the causative bacteria, the location of the infection, the condition of the immune system, age, and the patient's health condition.
And when someone is affected by a respiratory tract infection, complaints and symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, sore throat, headache, malaise, muscle pain, chills, and fever may appear.
In addition, there are other symptoms that can be experienced by respiratory tract infection patients, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, night sweats, decreased sense of smell, itchy and watery eyes.
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If you experience respiratory tract infection symptoms as mentioned above, and the condition worsens, it is advisable to see a doctor for medical treatment. By consulting a doctor, there will be proper treatment to address the symptoms of respiratory tract infection.
If you have already seen a doctor and consulted, but the illness persists for more than 14 days, accompanied by a fever of 39 degrees Celsius or higher and chills, as well as difficulty breathing. Then you need to undergo blood tests, X-rays and CT scans, or sputum examination.
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And if you experience mild respiratory tract infection symptoms, you can do several treatments properly and appropriately on your own. You can start by taking a warm bath, drinking warm water, gargling with salt water, applying warm water to your face, avoiding cold air, drinking plenty of water, and resting.
You can also take over-the-counter medications such as paracetamol for fever or other cold and cough medicines. But this is for someone who still has symptoms, KLovers, not for someone with acute respiratory tract infection.
Those are some signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections that must be known. Before finally getting a respiratory tract infection, it is good for you to consume regular food, take vitamins, and maintain a strong and healthy immune system.
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