ISLAMABAD, JULY16: According to pulmonologist Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Siddiqui, chest infections have increased in Karachi as a result of air pollution and climate change. He expressed these opinions in an interview with The Express Tribune on Monday.
According to Dr. Siddiqui, people with compromised immune systems, the elderly, and youngsters were all suffering from chest illnesses. People with respiratory illnesses are also being impacted by this chest infection.
It is possible for the virus to spread from an afflicted person or child to other people and children. This chest infection lasts for three to four days. Cough, fever, sore throat, cold, and trouble breathing are some of its symptoms. Coughing is common in adults, and can cause rib movement (intercostal retractions) in children.
In these situations, it spreads more quickly among kids since they play together. People need to practice good hygiene. They ought to wear a face mask when they go out or interact with people. Individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and COPD need to look after themselves more. Each year, the number of occurrences of chest infections surpasses the annual average because of environmental pollution and climate change. But part of the reason for this is also our society’s poor vaccination rate for the flu. Each year, from August to September, health professionals advise flu shots for kids, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
