The Medical Examination Department at Thong Nhat Hospital was crowded on Thursday, with the majority of patients being elderly. People have been encouraged to seek medical check-ups to prevent their health from deteriorating.
More people in southern region hospitalised due to hot weather
Patient admissions to Thong Nhat Hospital have increased by 20 percent year-on-year since before the Tet Lunar New Year. Each day, the hospital attends to around 2,500 patients, with 150 requiring hospitalisation.
Doctor Truong Quang Anh Vu noted that cases of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and coronary artery disease at Thong Nhat Hospital have been on the rise. He advised people, particularly the elderly, to take extra precautions to protect their health during hot days.
It is crucial not to set the room temperature with the air conditioner 6-8 degrees Celsius lower than the ambient temperature. Before going outside, individuals should adjust the air conditioner to a higher temperature to acclimatise to the external environment more comfortably.
The heatwave has continued to intensify in the south, with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius.