In the winter season, the main reason for the increase in diseases is not cold weather, on the contrary, people spend more closed and insufficient environments in the environments of inadequate environments facilitated the spread of viruses, he noted.
‘It slows down but does not disappear’
Chest Diseases Specialist Huri Özkan Yılmaz, in winter profit He said that the rainfall and cold air could slow down the spread of microbes, but did not completely eliminate it.
“Can stay alive for a long time”
Exp. Dr. Yilmaz, “Especially in the winter months increasing fluViruses, causing respiratory diseases such as cold and Covid-19, may remain alive in cold weather. However, in the outdoor environment, some bacteria and viruses found outdoors may become ineffective at low temperatures, “he said.
“The reason for increasing viruses is to spend more often in indoor environments”
In the winter months, the cause of the increase in diseases is not actually cold weather, said that there is more time in indoor areas. Dr. Yilmaz, “In winter, people are more closed and inadequate to ventilate. This facilitates the spread of viruses and bacteria. Snowfall and cold weather does not kill germs alone, but can reduce the risk of contamination in the open air,” he said.
“Increases the risk of getting respiratory infections”
Especially the influenza (flu) virus becomes more durable at low temperatures. Dr. Yilmaz, “Cold weather our nasal mucosa dries and our immune system can weaken. This situation increases the risk of respiratory infections,” he said.
“It is important to strengthen immunity”
Exp. Dr. Huri Özkan Yılmaz pointed out that the immune system should be kept strong to protect against diseases, “Healthy and balanced nutrition, regular sleep and hygiene rules. In addition, it is also important to ventilate closed environments frequently and avoid crowded areas as much as possible. As a result, the snowfall of the snowfall The widespread belief that he has completely killed germs is not true, but to spend time outdoors. “
Source: UAV