Precautions to take during Monsoon, Stay Healthy during Rains, by AMC Medical Doctor
Diseases and infections of different kinds spread during monsoons and range from common cold to typhoid. Among common illnesses that spread during rains are respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, dysentery, hepatitis, cholera, Dengue and typhoid. Malaria is the most common disease associated with the rainy season. Ensure that your house and surroundings are clean to avoid air-borne or water-borne infections. Sudden drop in temperature may also influence one’s health, especially of those, who are allergic to cold, asthmatic or diabetic. Monsoons trigger breathing problems. Dampness in the air promotes growth of fungus that may be inhaled by individuals. It may also lead to pneumonia. Children with a weak immune system are prone to several viral infections during monsoons. The risk of developing mumps, measles, sore throat and runny nose in children is also high in monsoon. To shield yourself from health hazards during monsoon, you need to take the following steps...