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COVID, H1N1 Cases Up By 30% In Mumbai: Who's At Risk And How To Prevent Infection

COVID, H1N1 Cases Up by 30% In Mumbai: Who's At Risk And How To Prevent Infection

Doctors in Mumbai are reporting a simultaneous rise in Covid-19, H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, and other respiratory viral infections.

As per the doctors, there is up to a 30 per cent surge in cases of COVID-19 and H1N1 as well as viral infections in the city. The doctors attributed the surge in infectious diseases to seasonal changes. 

“We are currently observing a 20-30 per cent surge in Covid-19 and H1N1 (swine flu) respiratory viral infections in the city, mainly due to seasonal changes, increased humidity, and exposure to crowded places,” Dr. Aniket Mule, Consultant Internal Medicine, KIMS Hospital Thane, told HealthandMe.

Dr. Amit Saraf, Director of the Department of Internal Medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, reported a rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in the hospital. 

“There is a seasonal rise in respiratory infection cases in Mumbai. Most of the people have routine viral infections, and around 10-15% of the people who are coming to OPDs have been coming positive for influenza-like illness (ILI) due to the changing weather,” Dr. Amit told HealthandMe.

Dr. Rohit Deshpande, Consultant Internal Medicine, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai, told HealthandMe that the hospital is seeing a rise in swine flu cases.

“On average, 7 to 8 cases are being detected in the OPD daily. Most patients present with symptoms such as fever, cough, body ache, and fatigue”.

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The experts reported that the commonly seen symptoms include: 

<ul><li>persistent fever, </li><li>dry or wet cough, </li><li>sore throat, </li><li>fatigue, </li><li>body ache </li><li>mild breathlessness </li></ul>A smaller proportion of patients are also presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and weakness, particularly currently in the midst of this viral wave.

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Dr. Amit noted that people with chronic illnesses, elderly people, pregnant women and young children are still more susceptible to complications. 

Dr. Rohit noted that people with diabetes and those with conditions such as COPD, asthma and heart diseases are also at higher risk of infection. 

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The experts noted that most of the cases now are mild and can be handled with timely consultation, rest and supporting care. 

But older people, pregnant women, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions should take extra care. Those with an ongoing fever, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, or extreme tiredness should seek immediate medical advice, Dr. Aniket said.

“Simple preventive measures like hand hygiene, use of masks in crowded places, proper hydration and timely medical consultation can help a lot in reducing the risk of complications,” he told HealthandMe.

Preventive measures for the general population include:

<ul><li>Avoid self-medication </li><li>If you experience a persistent cough or breathing difficulties, consult a doctor regarding the need for anti-viral or anti-allergy medications. </li><li>Get vaccinated every year to boost Immunity and reduce the risk of infection. </li><li>Avoid crowded and dusty places, redevelopment areas, or places with pigeon droppings. </li><li>Use hand sanitizer, wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, and wear a mask in crowded or dusty environments</li><li>Do warm saline gargles with salt or betadine twice or thrice a day </li><li>Take steam hydration if required too </li><li>Maintain hydration to avoid weakness, fatigue, or headache </li><li>To boost immunity - consume green leafy vegetables &amp; Vitamin C-rich fruits along with Vitamin D supplements</li></ul>

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Doctors in Mumbai are reporting a simultaneous rise in Covid-19, H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, and other respiratory viral infections. As per the doctors, there is up to a 30 per cent surge in cases of COVID-19 and H1N1 as well as viral infections in the city. The doctors attributed the surge in infectious diseases to seasonal changes. “We are currently observing a 20-30 per cent surge in Covid-19 and H1N1 (swine flu) respiratory viral infections in the city, mainly due to seasonal changes, increased humidity, and exposure to crowded places,” Dr. Aniket Mule, Consultant Internal Medicine, KIMS Hospital Thane, told HealthandMe. Dr. Amit Saraf, Director of the Department of Internal Medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, reported a rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in the hospital. “There is a seasonal rise in respiratory infection cases in Mumbai. Most of the people have routine viral infections, and around 10-15% of the people who are coming to OPDs have been coming positive for influenza-like illness (ILI) due to the changing weather,” Dr. Amit told HealthandMe. Dr. Rohit Deshpande, Consultant Internal Medicine, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai, told HealthandMe that the hospital is seeing a rise in swine flu cases. “On average, 7 to 8 cases are being detected in the OPD daily. Most patients present with symptoms such as fever, cough, body ache, and fatigue”.Also read: US Hospital Performs World's First HIV-to-HIV Lung Transplant, Offering Fresh Hope for HIV Patients What Are The Symptoms? The experts reported that the commonly seen symptoms include: persistent fever, dry or wet cough, sore throat, fatigue, body ache mild breathlessness A smaller proportion of patients are also presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and weakness, particularly currently in the midst of this viral wave. Who Is More Vulnerable? Read More: Ebola Outbreak Crosses 1,000 Cases In Congo; Israel Reports 2 Suspected InfectionsDr. Amit noted that people with chronic illnesses, elderly people, pregnant women and young children are still more susceptible to complications. Dr. Rohit noted that people with diabetes and those with conditions such as COPD, asthma and heart diseases are also at higher risk of infection. How To Prevent? Read to Know: WHO Sounds Alarm on Europe's Extreme Heat: Here's How Hot It Could Get Across CountriesThe experts noted that most of the cases now are mild and can be handled with timely consultation, rest and supporting care. But older people, pregnant women, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions should take extra care. Those with an ongoing fever, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, or extreme tiredness should seek immediate medical advice, Dr. Aniket said. “Simple preventive measures like hand hygiene, use of masks in crowded places, proper hydration and timely medical consultation can help a lot in reducing the risk of complications,” he told HealthandMe. Preventive measures for the general population include:Avoid self-medication If you experience a persistent cough or breathing difficulties, consult a doctor regarding the need for anti-viral or anti-allergy medications. Get vaccinated every year to boost Immunity and reduce the risk of infection. Avoid crowded and dusty places, redevelopment areas, or places with pigeon droppings. Use hand sanitizer, wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, and wear a mask in crowded or dusty environmentsDo warm saline gargles with salt or betadine twice or thrice a day Take steam hydration if required too Maintain hydration to avoid weakness, fatigue, or headache To boost immunity - consume green leafy vegetables & Vitamin C-rich fruits along with Vitamin D supplements

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