A footjob with a cocktail of respiratory viruses seems to do in 2025. In the Emergency Departments of Hospitals, the cases for examination and possible treatment to relieve the symptoms present increasing trendDr. reports to APE-MPE. Tsikrikas Stamatoula, pulmonologist at “SOTIRIA” Hospital and president of the Union of Pulmonologists of Greece,

As temperatures drop, the wave of viral infections affecting the respiratory system is testing the endurance of the National Health System and the patience of citizens, especially those belonging to the vulnerable population groups, he adds.

“For example, pathogens such as seasonal fluo respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), o pneumococcuswithout forgetting its new variations coronavirus they have the potential to spread more easily due to closed spaces, droplet dispersion and increased humidity.

The increasing trend of the cases of the said viruses is reflected numerically during the last period in increased imports in nursing clinics across the territory,” he emphasizes.

A further increase in cases is expected in the coming dayswithout being able to accurately calculate the true number of infections and spread in the community, says Ms. Chickpeas.

Symptoms and protective measures

It is strongly recommended that patients with chronic health problems and a weakened immune system be especially careful and take all necessary protective measures regarding upper and lower respiratory infections which are expected to peak in the coming weeks as the temperature drops further.

According to Ms. In particular, the specific respiratory viruses and pathogens are transmitted in a very related manner and present with similar symptoms, such as high fever, dry or productive cough, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, headache, myalgias, arthralgias, marked weakness and collapse, while they have been diagnosed and co-infection cases with severe clinical symptoms.

“There is an urgent need, the immediate planning and organization of a new health map throughout the territory, the targeted strengthening and restructuring of health service providers, the staffing of all levels of health, especially primary, as well as the proper management of human and logistical resources which will decompress the already understaffed and aging NHS and will significantly improve the level of provision of health services to citizens”, emphasizes Dr. Chikrika Stamatoula.

It should be understood, he underlines, that only documented knowledge is the greatest strength and the cornerstone of prevention and not the search on the “Internet doctor” where most of the time inaccurate, unverified and general information is written, which may lead to delay in early diagnosis and treatment.

“Unique and precious wish that we are all healthy and sharing love with friends and family during the holidays and not the loneliness of a hospital room with IVs and serums.”