Jiangsu readers Liu asked: I am 70 years old and have a good health. I took a pneumonia vaccine seven to eight years ago and once again in five years. Could I still have to fight if pneumonia is to be prevented?
Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital Respiratory Department Deputy Chief Physician Han Shuhua answer: Prevention of pneumonia can be injected with immune enhancers, the specific interval of time according to the results of epidemic prevention stations, a dozen or a dozen a dozen addition to vaccination, but also pay attention to the following to prevent pneumonia.
1. To prevent colds. Many elderly people suffering from pneumonia are caused by a cold, because the elderly decline in resistance, cold bacteria and viruses can easily affect the lungs and lead to infection caused by inflammation in the climate change, unstable temperature in winter and spring communication or autumn and winter communication, Are very easy to catch cold, therefore, the elderly in these seasons must take preventive measures in advance.
2. To avoid fatigue. Excessive fatigue will lead to decreased immunity and immunity, bacteria and viruses will take the opportunity to enter, leading to pneumonia.
3. Strengthen physical exercise, enhance physical fitness. Older persons also need to participate in physical exercises appropriately according to their own physical condition and may not exercise strenuous exercise. However, soothing exercises such as walking and tai chi should be insisted on, and their physical fitness and resistance will be enhanced to increase their disease prevention ability .
