Lung Doctors Warn: Risks of Self-Treating Respiratory Issues

La presidenta de la Sociedad Dominicana de Neumología y Cirugía‍ del Tórax, Maribel Jorge García, advirtió sobre los⁢ riesgos a los que se enfrentan los‍ pacientes que se someten a la automedicación en casa para contrarrestar las enfermedades respiratorias.

Jorge García reveló que‍ ha disminuido la asistencia de pacientes con estas infecciones a las consultas ⁤médicas,debido a que muchos de ellos deciden medicarse en casa,lo que está desencadenando complicaciones,como neumonías agresivas,que pueden ⁣ser prevenidas si ⁤se busca atención médica oportuna.

Dominican Republic Reports⁤ Rise in ⁤Respiratory Illnesses, Hospital Overcrowding

Hospitals in the Dominican Republic are experiencing increased patient volume due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, notably among children, as of⁢ January 21, 2026. Health ⁢officials are concerned about low vaccination rates and limited adherence to preventative measures like mask-wearing, which contribute to complications such ⁣as severe pneumonia and respiratory failure.

Hospital Conditions

On the morning of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, waiting rooms at the San Lorenzo de los Mina Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Robert reid⁢ Cabral Children’s Hospital, and Francisco E. Moscoso Puello General Hospital⁢ were reportedly overcrowded. The majority of pediatric patients presented with fevers and symptoms consistent‍ with common influenza (“gripe”).

The management of the San Lorenzo de Los⁤ Minas Maternity and Children’s Hospital confirmed they observed typical cases during respiratory illness consultations on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Further details are ⁣currently unavailable.