Medical Park Florya Hospital Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Esra Ergün Ali gave warnings and information about the increasing epidemic diseases in recent days. Dr. Esra Ergün Ali said, “The last 3 years have passed with the words immunity and protection. We call it a strong immunity, but it would be more accurate to talk about a balanced immune system. We can protect ourselves with a balanced and correct diet, good sleep quality and proper breathing, which are the most important things to do for a balanced immune system, not just viruses.” she said.
Dr. Esra Ergün Ali stated that it is important to eat seasonal vegetables and fruits for nutrition, to reduce sugar and salt, to avoid foods containing additives as much as possible, to increase prebiotic and probiotic-containing foods to strengthen our intestinal flora. told.
Stating that sleep is the body's time to rest, regulate and correct itself, Dr. Esra Ergün Ali said, “Before using sleeping pills, it is necessary to try to correct the external factors that cause insomnia. The first thing that can be done is to stop using the phone, tablet, computer and watching television at least 2 hours before going to bed, to sleep in a dark and well-ventilated room, and not to take drinks such as coffee and tea that may disturb sleep in the late evening.” she said.
Saying that it is important to increase breathing capacity, Dr. Esra Ergün Ali said, “Water makes up two-thirds of the body, and oxygen is required for it to function. Therefore, it is beneficial for us to learn how to breathe correctly and to increase our respiratory capacity with simple breathing exercises. A 3-ball device we call Triflo, easily accessible from pharmacies and medical companies, will also help increase our breathing capacity. It should not be forgotten that indoor environments should be ventilated frequently.” she said.
With the introduction of Covid into our lives, the importance of hand washing is now known by everyone. Saying that hand washing continues to be the simplest, most important and cheapest measure not only for Covid, but for all infectious diseases, Dr. Esra Ergün Ali said, “In cases such as frequent hand washing, sneezing, coughing, if tissue paper is not available, the inner side of the arm should be used and hands should be washed again at the first opportunity. Self-isolation of the sick person and the use of a mask are also among the important measures to be taken.” he said.
Infection Specialist Dr. Esra Ergün Ali listed her suggestions for those infected with the virus:
“Plenty of rest and plenty of fluids are very important. Mothers know something, chicken broth soup really helps to heal. If you have been diagnosed with the flu, there are drugs you can use for it, but in general, symptomatic, that is, supportive treatment, is used in viral infections. For example, they should take pain relievers and supplements such as vitamin C to reduce pain.”
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