Virus wave before Christmas: half of Munich is flat – expert gives five tips for a quick recovery
Created: 12/22/2022, 05:00
Shortly before Christmas, many Munich residents are sick in bed.
Not only the flu is on the rise - the normal cold viruses have the city under control.
Munich – cough, runny nose, hoarseness – just now before the festival.
The flu alone is rampant like it hasn't been for years.
In the city of Munich there are already 5549 reported cases of influenza this year, the health department explains on request.
Shortly before Christmas, Munich is overtaken by a wave of influenza.
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Virus wave before Christmas: Half of Munich is flat
For comparison: In the 2021/22 flu season there were a total of 467 reported cases in Munich.
This year, on the other hand, there were 1,230 cases of influenza in the past 50 calendar week alone.
In 2019 - before the first corona lockdown - 200 cases were reported in the 50th calendar week.
dr
Brechenmacher in his practice.
(Archive photo) © Marcus Schlaf
And not only the flu is on the rise: "The majority of patients suffer from common cold viruses," says the general practitioner Dr.
Sebastian Brechenmacher.
The Starnberg general practitioner Dr.
Ursula Goppel and the Munich general practitioner Dr.
Markus Frühwein: "The practice is packed."
Influenza and colds have Munich firmly under control
The fact that so many are now getting sick is also due to the Corona measures.
They protected us.
Now the base immunity is reduced.
That's why high-risk patients in particular should be vaccinated against the flu before the festival, advises Dr.
early wine.
He even had his two little sons (1 and 3) vaccinated.
By the way: Antibiotics do not help against flu and other cold viruses that are currently circulating, but damage the intestinal bacteria, warns Dr.
breakmaker.
Antibiotics only help against bacteria.
also dr
Markus Frühwein has many cold patients in his practice.
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If you feel ill, you should do one thing above all: slow down and give your body a rest – ideally, sleep as much as possible.
"Normally, a cold lasts seven to ten days, and the cough that follows can last up to six weeks," says Dr.
breakmaker.
Wave of illness in Munich: Five health tips for the body
Starnberg doctor Ursula Goppel gives five tips on how to feel better.
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First: Drink enough, at least two liters a day, such as ginger tea with lemon.
Second, you should eat plenty of vitamin C, that is, oranges, and drink lemon juice.
Third, if you don't have a fever, you should get some fresh air and go for a walk.
Fourth, it helps to keep the room air moist - for example with damp cloths on the heating.
Goppel's fifth tip is to inhale hot steam, for example with salt water or additives such as chamomile, thyme or eucalyptus.
Painkillers help against headaches and body aches – so that you sleep better.
You don't have to endure a fever, you can lower it with paracetamol, says Dr.
early wine.
Over-the-counter medicines from the pharmacy relieve the symptoms, but do not make you heal faster.
According to the doctor, ginger tea with lemon is good for colds and flu.
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In the case of inflammation in the nasal area, many patients swear by Sinupret, if the bronchi are affected then by Bronchipret, others use Gelomyrtol or Orthomol.
If you have a bad cold, you should use a nasal spray so that nothing gets stuck, advises Dr.
early wine.
Infecting others with viruses is not a nice Christmas present.
Anyone who feels sick should wear a mask.
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