CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury has passed away. He was ill for quite some time. On September 10, the CPI(M) said in a statement that the 72-year-old leader is admitted in the ICU of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) because he has a serious chest infection. Yechury was admitted to AIIMS on August 19 for treatment of pneumonia and chest infection.
Sitaram Yechury had a serious chest infection. We will talk about it in detail in this article. Let us know its early symptoms and signs.
What is a lower respiratory tract infection?
A lower respiratory tract infection (RTI) occurs when there is an infection in the lungs, particularly the lower airways. These infections are usually caused by viruses, but may also be caused by bacteria or other less common organisms. Like the flu, influenza is a common viral infection that occurs most frequently during the winter months.
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Symptoms and early signs of chest infection
Persistent cough.
Coughing up yellow or green phlegm (thick mucus), or coughing up blood.
Shortness of breath or rapid and shallow breathing.
Wheezing while breathing.
high temperature (fever)
Fast heartbeat.
Pain or tightness in the chest while breathing.
Feeling confused and disoriented.
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How to prevent lower respiratory tract infection
Take special care of cleanliness. This clearly means that prevent germs from spreading around you.
Always wear a mask in public places.
Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands often with clean, running water and soap. This reduces the risk of getting an infection. If you are not careful, this disease can spread to others.
Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth, take special care of cleanliness. Do not touch your mouth with the same hand again and again. That can also spread dirt.
If a person has a respiratory infection, he should maintain some distance from others.
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