Cold in Murcia | Health maintains a hazard level of 2 due to the low temperatures in the region of Murcia

This Tuesday, the Department of Health extended the risk level 2 for
Low temperatures in the region of Murcia He called on the population to take self-protection measures to prevent the negative effects of the cold on health, especially the most vulnerable.

To do this, the Ministry puts forward some recommendations, such as that residents outside breathe through the nose and not through the mouth, as the air heats up when it passes through the nostrils, and thus reduces the cold that reaches the lungs.

Likewise, they ask residents to be very careful if there is snow on the streets, using, for example, non-slip shoes if possible. Namely, a high proportion of cold-related injuries has to do with falls when sliding on ice sheets.

Another recommendation is to “take into account that several layers of thin clothing protect more than one thick layer, by forming insulating air chambers between them,” noted 112. Likewise, they also warned of the negative effects they could cause. get your medicine. They pointed out, “Do not take over-the-counter medications, keep in mind that some medications precipitate the problems caused by exposure to cold,” while advising eating a varied diet and consuming fruits daily.

They also stressed the importance of maintaining body moisture and advised them to dispense with some drinks. “Drink liquids, even if you don’t feel thirsty, especially water and hot drinks, and avoid alcohol, as it reduces the sensation of cold.”

Another warning they issued related to the use of appliances or items to heat homes. If using a stove in the home or in a fireplace, ventilate the room to avoid a build-up of carbon dioxide “at least twice a day, for 15 minutes each time, to ensure fresh air” and they recommend turning off electric and gas stoves during the night to avoid fires.

Finally, the ministry also recommended that you always look at the weather forecast before leaving the house. “Although anyone can have a problem with low temperatures, try to pay extra attention to people who may be vulnerable to the cold,” they said. They also encouraged, if necessary, contact with a health professional; and influenza vaccination in people over 65 years of age who have a chronic disease (heart disease, lung disease, metabolism, immune deficiency).