00:00Pneumonia cases are on the rise in this cold season.
00:04How can we avoid it?
00:06Let's find out in the national news of Jonna Pineda of PIA National Capital Region.
00:14Now that the season is changing, the possibility of getting sick like pneumonia is on the rise.
00:20An infectious disease that can cause serious complications to the health if neglected.
00:26Among its symptoms are dry cough, no pneumonia, body aches, difficulty in breathing, and other flu-like symptoms.
00:34According to Dr. Dean Zenorosa, President of Quezon City Medical Society,
00:39it is important to observe your health to avoid the spread of these symptoms.
00:44According to him, it is better to see a doctor immediately if the symptoms of dry cough, cold, and fever have passed three days.
00:50There are some important priorities to avoid the spread of the disease that can cause pneumonia, especially in this cold season.
00:58Since it's cold, wear warm clothing.
01:01If you're inside the office, we can't avoid it if the air conditioner is on.
01:07It's cold outside and inside.
01:09So, take extra precaution.
01:12Then, let's not go to crowded areas because we know that there are a lot of people.
01:18Or if ever you go there, wear appropriate PPEs.
01:25Wear a mask and avoid touching your face and nose.
01:29Because if you touch your nose, you can get transferred to the hospital and get pneumonia.
01:37The best thing to do is to get vaccinated.
01:41According to him, it's possible to experience a cold weather until March this year.
01:46That's why everyone is warning to be careful against the diseases that are common during this time.
01:52From the Philippine Information Agency, National Capital Region, Adjana Pineda, Balitang Pambansa.
