The doctor pointed out the connection between colds and vitamin C deficiency.

Anna Basova, Head of the Department of Medical Nutrition Organization, dietitian at the Scientific Research Clinical Institute of Childhood of the Ministry of Health of the Ministry of Defense, told how vitamin deficiency is associated with colds.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, October 2, the expert noted that frequent illnesses in a child can be associated not only with viruses, but also with weakened immunity. She explained that most often the reason is not a lack of vitamins, but rather trace elements.

According to her, zinc and vitamin C play a key role in supporting the immune system: the former is necessary for the work of immune cells and is found in seafood and coarse grains, the latter enhances the protective functions of the body and is found in fresh fruits. Basova added that by adjusting the diet, you can reduce the risk of frequent acute respiratory viral infections.

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Doctors recommend wearing masks and washing your hands frequently.

On September 26, general practitioner Anastasia Agaeva, in an interview with RT, called the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections with antibiotics an ineffective method. According to her, with acute respiratory viral infections, antibiotics, antiviral, homeopathy and immunomodulators are ineffective: colds are caused by viruses, and antibiotics act only on bacteria, notes 360.ru .

On September 17, infectious diseases specialist and pediatrician Ekaterina Boldyreva spoke about key measures to prevent acute respiratory viral infections in the autumn period. Among them is vaccination against influenza, pneumococcal and coronavirus infections, especially for the elderly and patients with chronic diseases.

September 16 website kp.ru He wrote that at the first sign of malaise, one should avoid crowded places and reduce contacts. It is important to ventilate the premises regularly and wash your hands more often with soap or use antiseptic.

On September 4, virologist Georgy Vikulov, director of the Scientific Research Center of the D. I. Ivanovsky Research Institute of Virology, told NSN that vaccination and proper nutrition will help support immunity and prevent infection with influenza and SARS.

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