In October, the weather starts changing across the country, after the scorching heat and humidity, the morning and evening temperatures start falling. This type of weather is a relief but at the same time, there is a need to take special precautions during these days. Health experts say, the risk of many types of infectious diseases increases with the change in weather, which is why the number of patients suffering from flu and infectious diseases is increasing these days.
Health experts say that with the changing weather, everyone needs to be careful about their health. For this, it is very important to maintain proper lifestyle and diet, so that the body's immunity can be increased. Let us know which diseases are more at risk these days and how can we be protected from them?
Weather changes and risk of diseases
It is important to understand how weather changes affect our health.
Now the change in weather has started across the country. Breathing cold, dry air can make you more likely to get sick. This is because the upper part of our respiratory tract is made up of membranes that catch viruses and bacteria before they can reach our lungs. When these membranes are exposed to cold, dry air, they lose their moisture and viruses can enter your lungs more easily. This is why the risk of getting viral infections is higher these days.
Highest risk of influenza infection
Influenza or flu infection can occur at any time throughout the year, although in most cases the risk of developing this infectious disease is seen to be higher with changes in seasonal patterns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of winter influenza typically begin to increase around October as the air becomes drier. In this, you have a higher risk of getting a cold and cough.
Risks of Seasonal Allergies
The onset of the winter season is considered to increase the risk of many types of allergic diseases. As the temperature drops, it can cause problems increasing your risk of many types of allergic diseases. Health experts say the risk of such problems is seen to be higher in people with low immunity. To reduce the risk of infections and allergic diseases, you must try to increase your immunity power.
How to stay safe from these diseases?
Health experts say, to reduce the risk of problems arising due to weather changes, you must include those habits in your daily routine which increase the body's immunity. For this, along with consuming a healthy and nutritious diet, regular exercise and good sleep are considered beneficial. To reduce the risks of infection, consuming a pinch of turmeric mixed with warm milk before sleeping at night is considered beneficial.
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