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eWellness: Tips to prevent pneumonia

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Dr KK Aggarwal    11 November 2019

  • Get vaccinated with the flu and pneumococcal vaccines
  • Practice respiratory and cough hygiene to protect yourself against respiratory infections that may lead to pneumonia.
  • Respiratory hygiene: Keep a distance of minimum 3-6 ft, from a person who is coughing, sneezing or singing to prevent cross infection, specifically, from flu. Most respiratory particles are more than 5 microns in size (except tuberculosis droplet nuclei) and do not travel a distance of more than 3 ft.
  • Cough hygiene: Cough on your sleeves or tissue paper (and discard it immediately) and not in hands and handkerchief. Wash hands with soap and water after coughing or sneezing or use an alcohol-based hand rub
  • Dont smoke as it can damage the natural defense of the lungs against respiratory infections.
  • Keep the immune system strong by getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet.

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