BANGKOK, June 11- A government spokesman reveals that the prime minister is concerned about elderly patients with pneumonia. Encourage the elderly to follow the doctor’s advice. Take care of your health. Avoid being near influenza patients. or the patient coughs and sneezes Get vaccinated against influenza every year.

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Follow up on pneumonia alerts. Dangerous diseases that seniors should be aware of of Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medicine, where pneumonia Also known as “pneumonia” is a lower respiratory tract infection. This can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Most of them are caused by bacteria and viruses. The causes of the disease are different for each age group and environment. The Prime Minister expressed concern for the elderly who may suffer from pneumonia. Ask the elderly to follow the doctor’s advice. to be healthy safe from pneumonia

Mr. Anucha said that the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, revealed that pneumonia in the elderly Most of them are caused by getting infected through the respiratory system. causing lung inflammation Resulting in the inability to exchange oxygen in the lungs normally. It is often found to be a continuous symptom of influenza. Or have an infection from people around you who can cough and sneeze Pneumococcal infections can occur at any age. The degree of severity of the disease will be different. Patients over 65 years of age have low disease resistance. There is a risk of the severity of the disease. and life-threatening complications The duration of the disease is uncertain depending on the type of infection, which may be as short as 1-3 days or as long as a week. After starting to get sick with the flu If the patient begins to cough with sputum, shortness of breath Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, and high fever are signs that it’s not just the flu. but may also have pneumonia The symptoms of pneumonia in the elderly may include other non-specific symptoms, the most common being lethargy or confusion. And it doesn’t have to have a fever or a cough before.

Mr. Anucha went on to say that Chinda Rojamethin, MD, Director of Rajavithi Hospital Give more information that pneumonia caused by bacterial infection It can be treated with both oral and injectable antiseptics. In most cases, symptoms improve within a few days. Viral lung infections are usually less severe than bacterial infections. The treatment is therefore considered according to the symptoms. By instructing patients to take care of themselves to be strong by eating nutritious food from the 5 food groups and drinking enough water. and rest appropriately If the patient has underlying disease, the doctor may consider staying in the hospital until complete recovery. to help restore good health Ready to go back to normal daily life including preventing complications which is especially dangerous for the elderly

Dr. Somkid Unsematham, a qualified physician in the field of Medicine, Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital Advise the elderly to always take care of their health by eating nutritious food, using a serving spoon, and avoiding spicy and high-fat foods. Drink enough water and get enough rest. exercise regularly Avoid being near people with influenza or people who are coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching and sharing personal items with others. Reduce going to crowded places during cold or flu outbreaks. Get vaccinated against influenza every year. Because influenza is changing strains all the time. The effectiveness of the vaccine can prevent influenza infection by about 70-80 percent. Influenza vaccine should be vaccinated. Before the rain around May-June which is during the flu epidemic and should receive the Pneumococcal vaccine with medical advice first to prevent pneumococcal infection

“The Department of Disease Control attaches importance to disease prevention and health hazards. especially respiratory contagious diseases such as pneumonia in addition to COVID-19, with the situation of pneumonia patients being closely monitored ready to watch out for the spread Prepare a mission to take care of the people. In terms of eating food that is useful Doctors have advised to regularly eat at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day, divided into 3 meals of cooked vegetables, 2 scoops per meal, and 3-5 portions of seasonal fruits per day to help reduce the risk of disease. lungs Since fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, these nutrients help build immunity and enhance the function of white blood cells to effectively eliminate germs. In addition, fruits and vegetables contain flavonoids. Has antioxidant properties This will help prevent lung cells from being damaged. The Prime Minister is concerned about the elderly who may suffer from pneumonia. Please ask the elderly to follow the doctor’s advice. to be healthy Safe from pneumonia,” Mr. Anucha said.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency