Prevent winter diseases

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The risk of disease does not increase during winter. Rather, the prevalence of some diseases increases in winter. Whatever the disease, colds and coughs are bound to happen in winter. However, there may be some diseases related to colds. Asthma, shortness of breath, dandruff, scabies, bone disease, diabetes and other types of physical problems start appearing in winter. Problems arise from the onset of winter. These are signals. Nature is giving you an early warning. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the diseases that are more common in winter.

Pneumonia: Pneumonia is terrible in children. A child's health can turn dire from a respiratory infection. And among the elderly, those with chronic diseases are also at risk. Chronic diseases like diabetes, kidney infection etc. Here are some tips for preventing and treating pneumonia:

• Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect symptoms of pneumonia.
• Effective antibiotics should be taken in correct dosage as per doctor's advice.
• Children should be vaccinated on time.
• Eat food that gives energy to the body.
• Increases immunity means eat foods rich in vitamin C.
• Children and the elderly should be kept away from contact with cold water as much as possible.

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Arthritis: Because many people have arthritis year-round, symptoms tend to be similar. But this pain overcomes many during winter. It is important to keep these things in mind so that this pain does not become a problem in winter. Tips for preventing arthitis is given below,

• Keep the body as warm as possible.
• Hands, feet and ears should always be covered.
• It is better if you can walk a little instead of sitting or lying in one place continuously.
• While bathing it is better to use lukewarm water.
• Physiotherapy can be taken if the pain is severe. But first consult a doctor.
• Try to shed excess body fat through diet.

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Cold-cough-fever: Cold-cough-fever is what we call common flu. Common flu is also characterized by winter. This common flu usually infects the lungs and affects other parts of the body. When the immune system is low, germs from someone else's body enter your body. Then the common flu has to be affected. Although the common flu name is common, its pain is not common. Headache, fever, body-ache, dry phlegm etc. problems occur. At any time it can spread a serious infection to the lungs. Prevention is given below:

• Be careful if someone you know has a cold.
• Always keep handkerchief or tissue with you. Be careful not to sneeze or wipe your nose.
• Try to stay in a dry environment. It is not suitable to work in damp and wet environment.
• Gargle lightly with warm water.
• Rely on jastimadhu, long or some herbs that are good for the lungs.
• Always keep hands and feet clean.
• Eat more foods rich in vitamin C.
• Increase the combination of vitamins A and D in the diet.

Asthma: Winter is a terrible season for asthma sufferers. Its incidence increases a lot in winter. Asthma sufferers need to tread a little more carefully this time of year than at other times of the year. So asthma patients have to be more careful during this time. Prevention are given below,

• It is better not to take leaves or flowers even if they like the smell.
• Cover your face while walking.
• Exercise to control asthma problems.
• Neither excessively cold nor hot environment is good for asthma sufferers.
• Always keep your hands clean.
• Ensure a clean environment.