As infeções respiratórias são doenças causadas por vírus que afetam as vias respiratórias superiores ou inferiores, como o nariz, garganta, laringe, brônquios e, em alguns casos, os pulmões.
As mais comuns incluem constipações, gripe, COVID-19 e outras infeções virais típicas do outono e inverno.
A maioria dos casos é ligeira, mas pode causar desconforto significativo e, em pessoas vulneráveis, pode necessitar de maior vigilância.
A consulta médica ajuda a esclarecer a origem dos sintomas, orientar cuidados e identificar sinais de agravamento.
Sim, a maioria das infeções respiratórias virais é contagiosa.
Podem transmitir-se através de:
gotículas respiratórias ao tossir, espirrar ou falar,
contacto próximo com pessoas doentes,
superfícies contaminadas (risco menor, mas possível).
Período típico de contágio:
1 a 2 dias antes dos sintomas
Durante os primeiros 3 a 5 dias da doença
Em crianças, o contágio pode durar mais tempo
Como reduzir a transmissão:
Procure atendimento urgente se apresentar:
Nas crianças, atenção a:
Escolha o dia e hora mais convenientes e conclua o pagamento online. Depois, descreva os seus sintomas (tosse, febre, congestão, dor de garganta, cansaço, falta de ar), quando começaram e o seu historial clínico.
Estas informações ajudam o médico a avaliar o seu caso de forma mais rápida e precisa.
Durante a videoconsulta, o médico irá:
O médico irá adaptar as orientações às suas necessidades específicas (idade, comorbilidades, estilo de vida).
3. Receba recomendações médicas e plano de cuidados
Após a consulta, receberá por e-mail:
Quando apresenta sintomas respiratórios como tosse, febre, dor de garganta, congestão nasal, dores no corpo ou cansaço. Também é útil quando não sabe se se trata de gripe, COVID-19 ou constipação.
O médico pode recomendar exames ou testes caso considere necessário, especialmente se houver sinais de complicação ou fatores de risco.
Nem sempre. Muitas infeções respiratórias são diagnosticadas clinicamente. O médico indicará quando um teste é útil.
Recomenda-se ficar em casa enquanto tiver febre ou sintomas intensos, para facilitar a recuperação e reduzir o contágio.
Sim, para crianças com 5 anos ou mais. Para bebés com febre, procure urgência.
Lave as mãos frequentemente, cubra a boca ao tossir, ventile espaços, evite contacto com pessoas doentes e mantenha as vacinas recomendadas atualizadas.
Training: University of Minho School of Medicine
No. of doctors: 68248
Hello, welcome to Médico na Net! I'm Dr André Viseu Santos, a doctor with a degree in General Practice and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine. I've always been driven by curiosity about the human body and the desire to help others, and that's what led me to choose medicine as my vocation. I value active listening, proximity and follow-up over time, with a focus on prevention and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
Training: University of Barcelona
No. of doctors: 71409
Welcome to Médico na Net! I'm Dr Alexandra Azevedo and my mission is to help you achieve a balance between physical and mental health. I believe that prevention is the key to well-being and that's why I focus on offering integrated medical care, attentive to your individual needs. For me, being a doctor means being present at important moments in my patients' lives, from prevention to support in more challenging phases.
If you're looking for close and effective medical support, I'm here to help.
Training: University of Minho School of Medicine
No. of doctors: 68248
Dr André Viseu Santos is a doctor trained in Family Medicine and special interest in Sports MedicineIt combines clinical expertise with a strong commitment to prevention and the physical and emotional well-being of its patients.
He concluded Master's Degree in Medicine from the School of Medicine of the University of Minho in 2019 and has since been consolidating his clinical practice in various healthcare units. He recently completed specialising in General Practice at the ULS BragaHe went on to practise as a doctor specialising in this area.
He complemented his training with a Postgraduate degree in Sports Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Portoand with a course in Smoking Cessation by INSPSIC, reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic diseases.
His clinical experience includes work in Paediatric Emergency Department of Braga Hospitalat USF AmareHealthat ECCI of Amaresand also in a private context at Dona Filomena Medical Clinic. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in areas such as Cardiovascular Health, Child Health, Maternal Health, Palliative Care and Sports Medicinealways with an approach personalised and person-centred.
For Dr André, each patient is unique. That's why he believes in active listening and support tailored to each person's reality and objectivesand going beyond treatment to focus on prevention and health education.
Outside of the office, he leads an active lifestyle, practising regularly running and gym. He also values family time, walks with his dog and moments of relaxation to the sound of good music. musicrecognising the importance of balance between body and mind.
No Doctor on the Netyour goal is to provide accessible, humane and effective medical carepromoting health and quality of life even at a distance.
Training: University of Barcelona
No. of doctors: 71409
Dr Alexandra Azevedo graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015, where she subsequently specialised in General Practice. During her training, she developed a strong interest in the approach to chronic pain, having completed an integrated master's degree in Medicine and Surgery with clinical research into pain management. Her professional experience includes several years of clinical practice in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, where she has had contact with a wide variety of pathologies and challenges, both in the emergency department and in primary healthcare.
She currently works as a family doctor at the ULS Braga. She has been a member of the medical-surgical emergency team at Vila Nova de Famalicão Hospital and has worked as a guest lecturer at the Nursing School of the University of Minho, teaching anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.
Her main clinical interests include emergency medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, as well as preventive medicine and the control of vascular risk factors. She is also dedicated to anti-smoking counselling and weight loss counselling, helping her patients to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Her approach to care is based on a holistic vision, considering health as a balance between physical and psychological well-being.
Dr Alexandra stands out for her humanism and her ability to offer quick and effective solutions to minor problems, ensuring that her patients feel well looked after. At Médico na Net, she sees an opportunity to bring healthcare to more people in an accessible and convenient way.
Passionate about music and travelling, she loves getting to know different cultures and lifestyles, which enriches her view of the world and her medical practice. For her, medicine is not just a profession, but a real commitment to the well-being of the people she cares for. As she likes to say: "Health is the balance between physical and psychological well-being.
