Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a respiratory specialist disclosed that via private Facebook The end of the rainy season this year Influenza is another disease that spreads among Thai people of all ages. Prepared to raise the case of a 46 year old male patient, starting cough, phlegm, sore throat, low fever, body aches, headache, no runny nose for 1 day, came to see a doctor on 17 October 65. Self-examination ATK, negative result. Give a story that you have just returned from the state Going to the funeral with relatives after returning 8 people who were traveling together. who have a similar illness
Doctor Manu also said that patients with asthma use a regular spray without getting the flu vaccine this year. but he was vaccinated against COVID-19 Two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine followed by two doses of Pfizer Already infected with the coronavirus in July 65. Physical exam temperature 37.8 degrees Celsius Oxygen level fingers fingers 96% Lung auscultation normal Lung X-ray normal. The prong of the nose transmitted the genetic code for 22 strains and detected the H3N2 influenza A virus. Doctors gave 2 tablets of Xofluza 20 mg of flu antiviral drug to take immediately after taking the drug 2 days, the symptoms improved. There are 2 types of flu medicine, Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Baloxavir (Xofluza).
“Influenza” has a vaccine that can prevent serious illness. The flu virus continues to mutate as the COVID-19 virus. Vaccines are changed every year. Recommended for people aged 6 months and over, especially those in the 608 group who have not had the flu vaccine this year. hurry up and get vaccinated
Doctor Manoon also said that in the next 2-3 months In addition to the virus COVID-19 the new round will come for sure. Because new mutant viruses like XBB, BQ.1.1 spread rapidly. And avoid immunity better than the existing species of Omicron BA.5. spreading abroad Probably coming to Thailand soon. RSV and flu viruses are still spreading. we must be careful Wear a mask, wash your hands regularly and keep your distance.
