Studiu retrospectiv privind modificArile meteorologice Si apariTia infecTiilor acute ale cAilor respiratorii superioare în judeTul BraSov

Abstract

Background: The variables of temperatures (sudden temperature drop) and humidity (high values) express a high risk of upper respiratory tract infections. Material and methods: Starting from this we gathered the necessary data to see the meteorological modifications correlated to the appearance of the upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in Brasov County we performed a retrospective study in Brasov, analysing a period of 3 years, between 2011 and 2013. Conclusions and discussions: Low temperatures together with a high value of humidity revealed an increase in the Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Low temperatures also showed a decrease in the body defence mechanism against the infections which resulted in a higher rate of reported cases. Brasov County has a unique meteorological characteristic with lower temperatures and high humidity compared to other parts of Romania. The results showed an increase in the upper respiratory tract infections at medium temperatures from the years included in the study.