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Constant temperature changes in Acre, a typical fact of the period, with the sequence of cold and intense heat this July, has directly affected the health of the population.
In an interview with the Contilnet website, immunologist Guilherme Pulici explained this scenario has caused a significant increase in cases of respiratory diseases.
Among the most common diseases associated with cold and dry climate, the doctor cites bronchiolitis/ photo: Reproduction
“The sudden changes of temperature is usually accompanied by changes in relative humidity at this time of year and mainly affects children, elderly and patients with chronic respiratory diseases (asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, emphysema, COPD) causing inflammation of the airways and shortness of air that overload hospitals and UPAs,” he said.
Dr. Guilherme also clarifies why our body becomes more susceptible during this period.
“Extremes of temperature and low humidity damage the immune system. This weakens various defense mechanisms of our body, making us more vulnerable to infections, especially respiratory, which are most often caused by viruses,” he explains.
Guilherme Pulici is an allergist and immunologist/ Photo: Contilnet
In addition to breathing problems, other diseases can also get worse in this scenario, such as chronic heart problems, diabetes, kidney and liver disease, points out the expert.
Among the most common diseases associated with cold colds and dry climate, the doctor cites bronchiolitis, which especially reaches babies and the elderly, as well as the flu and the ordinary colds.
“Bronchiolitis, which affects babies and elderly, flu, ordinary colds, all caused by viruses that circulate more at this time, are the most common and most overwhelming the health system,” he says.
Finally, Dr. Guilherme leaves a clear guidance to the acrean population.
“Keeping the vaccination calendar on time is critical. The flu vaccine is available in SUS and, in the private network, there is also bronchiolitis vaccine. Preventing is the best way to protect those we love, especially the most vulnerable,” he concludes.
