The Department of health of the Hospital Universitario de La Ribera advised high risk groups to take preventive measures against low temperatures

meteorologists expected from today a resurgence of cold snap.

-people without resources, the chronically ill; the newborn babies and infants; the elderly or those who practice outdoor activities should prevent health problems arising from the winter.

-reducing the defenses that occurs in situations of cold, it facilitates the appearance of diseases such as influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia.

-specialists advise careful with coal stoves, electric and gas. It is appropriate to review the facilities for stoves and heaters to make sure that the air exits are not blocked.

Alzira, February 2012. The Department of health of the Hospital Universitario de La Ribera advised that risk groups take preventive measures before the resurgence of the wave of cold that meteorologists expected from today.

According to specialists, in situations of cold diminish the defenses and changes occur in the body to facilitate the emergence of diseases such as influenza, colds, bronchitis and pneumonia, which are aggravated chronic diseases, especially the cardiac and respiratory infections.

That is why the specialists of the Bank advise to reinforce measures to prevention in a certain risk groups. These groups are formed by persons without resources; the chronically ill; the newborn babies and infants; older persons; persons who abuse alcohol, or those engaged in activities outdoors and cold (such as climbers, mountaineers and hunters) areas.

Thus, from the Health Department of the Bank experts recommend limit activities outdoors in cold temperatures, especially if you belong to a risk group, and entertain, with special attention to the head (wool CAP, hat), neck (scarf), feet (shoes resistant to water, cotton and wool socks) and hands (gloves)(, mittens).

Also, inside the House, it is advisable to have a good thermal insulation of the House, avoiding air currents and losses of heat by doors and Windows. In this sense, the heating system should be used in order to maintain a temperature of around 22 º.

It is important to maintain and strengthen the habits of hygiene, since, during the winter months there is an increase in the circulation of viruses, which are infected, especially through the air and contact with hands. For this reason, it is necessary to wash their hands frequently and to cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue of disposable paper or inner side of the elbow.

It is important, also hot meals to provide the energy needed, without renouncing a varied diet. He must not forget to increase the consumption of water, as in times of cold, like that in the heat, occurs a further loss of fluid that must be replenished.

Another aspect to consider is the health of the skin, to be exposed to cold and moisture, can suffer cracking and dryness. To avoid this, experts from the Health Department of the Bank recommend moisturize the skin with specific creams and use lip protectors.

Finally, specialists advise careful with coal stoves, electric and gas. It is advisable to periodically check the facilities for stoves and gas heaters to make sure that the air exits are not blocked. Similarly, dependencies that are placed, to prevent the concentration of monoxide and lack must vent from oxygen. Electric stoves can also be dangerous, by what should review the facility to which they are connected.