When Viruses Attack

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When Viruses Attack

It's no secret that viral infections start with the fall. This year, they hit much earlier than usual. Instead of enjoying the colorful nature, we remain imprisoned at home surrounded by handkerchiefs and viruses. And again, we have to call for help from the doctor, spend money on medicines, and count pennies at the end of the month to make ends meet. What are the main causes of the sudden spread of diseases?

Vacation aftermath - an illness

Loreta Karsokiene, a pulmonologist, says that one of the factors contributing to the illness is the massive return to workplaces and educational institutions after a break. "One patient is enough and the virus can spread. I notice that this usually happens after vacations and holidays. Especially if the weather is unfavorable." - L. Karsokiene shares her remarks.

Not only children but adults are affected by the spread of the virus as well. According to the pulmonologist, the main causes of illness are large gatherings and frequent presence indoors. Humid, cold weather is especially conducive to colds: " It is easier to get infected from each other when more viruses circulate." - explains the specialist. "People close the windows as they want it to be warmer, have less ventilation, and at the same time maintain a poor microclimate, which increases the risk of disease."

Non-ventilated rooms

If you are in a room with a sick person for a long time, it is almost impossible to avoid the virus. However, to protect against the disease, both the patient and those around him must adhere to impeccable hygiene, washing their hands with soap as often as possible. "The virus is usually spread by airborne transmission: sneezing, coughing, nasal cleansing. If the hands are not washed properly, and objects are touched while walking, such as tables, handles, switches - the virus is transmitted to others. However, all hygiene can be gone in vain if air ventilation is lacking, as viruses will spread through the room."

According to the doctor, the amount of time spent with a sick person is crucial. "It depends a lot on how much time a sick person has spent in a room. The less time spent- the fewer viruses are left. If the room is well ventilated after leaving it or if the air is cleaned with special equipment, the chances of getting sick are lower” says the pulmonologist talking about the dangers.

According to Karsokiene, the body experiencing cold, also experiences stress. This means its immunity becomes weaker, and then viral infections get to you faster. "So, if you're cold and someone around you is sneezing and coughing, you'll get sick faster than someone who's safe and warmly dressed." - the doctor concludes.

Hazards at home

Everyone must take care of their own health at home. The worst thing is to return home after a day's work to a home that does not have the right microclimate, and where the viruses you bring with you have the perfect environment to multiply. According to the doctor, the air at home, especially in the bedroom, should be particularly clean and as dust-free as possible. An unventilated bedroom is directly linked to poor sleep quality. If you are awake at night and your sleep is restless, this is a sign that your body is lacking oxygen. Not getting enough sleep leads to overtiredness, emotional and physical sensitivity, easy to offend, agitate and frighten, reduced alertness and poorer performance. Gradually, sleep deprivation weakens the body so much that the immune system weakens and the person falls prey to viruses.

However, some people are not used to ventilating their rooms, even though it is necessary. For those who live on busy streets, opening the windows is not a pleasure - the noise, the dust, the smell of car exhaust - but it is still better than sitting in the middle of a virus, says the expert. "If it's cold, it's better to ventilate briefly, for a few minutes, but open the windows wide. If you have special equipment for cleaning indoor air, it is best to use it for air purification," says Karsokienė.

The air ioniser makes your home feel naturally fresh. Ignoring unfavourable health conditions and constantly breathing polluted air slowly builds up harmful substances in the body, the health effects of which only become apparent after a certain time. People do not even realise that unhealthy air creates favourable conditions for the development of malignant tumours, allergies and other chronic diseases.

Possible complications

Colds make the body more susceptible to viruses, and complications can arise if not treated in time. The initial weakness can develop into serious respiratory diseases. The onset of a cold should be a serious signal to make changes in your daily routine and to pay attention to the air quality at home. The only way to stop the decline in health is to adapt your daily routine to what is good for your health.

It should be noted that diseases can be exacerbated by dust in the home, dust mites in the bedding, and bacteria lurking in the humidity - all of which can be risk factors for respiratory complications. It should also be remembered that viruses and bacteria in constant circulation are also likely to cause allergies. A stuffy nose and puffy eyes are just the external effects, but mucus accumulated in the nose can even affect hearing or cause chronic sinusitis. If a person is ill, does not cure the disease in time or tends to stay in poorly ventilated rooms, the risk of complications increases. "Pneumonia, bronchitis or sinusitis can develop. If a person is frequently ill and prone to allergies, asthma can develop, and chronic diseases - not only respiratory diseases, but all other diseases as well - can be exacerbated, because there is a single organism and it is all under strain," warns a pulmonologist.

Helping the body

Poor air quality and lack of oxygen affect not only the respiratory tract, but the whole body. Without fresh air, the brain also fails to function at full capacity and the nervous system can slow down. After all, we often find that a walk in the fresh air makes us feel better. This is a sign that the brain is lacking quality oxygen.

An air ioniser cleans the air of allergens and enriches it with negative aero-ions, which are good for the human immune system. Clinical studies have shown that such aerosol prophylaxis helps to maintain the body's resistance to disease and to treat bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, allergic diseases and sinusitis. Such air not only improves metabolism, but also daily well-being.

"I mostly use air ionisers when I feel a lack of freshness and need to clean the air. When there is more dust in the house, or someone is sick, then I turn it on to ventilate and disinfect the air," says the doctor. - The air is fresher, fresher, and the result is obvious, because a lot of dust settles on the plates of the device. The home feels clean and fresh as if it had rained." The doctor reminds everyone to protect themselves and those around them: "If you fall ill, it is better to take a few days off and get well in a fresh home than to infect those around you."