there’s a big part of it “Strange” winterThe combination of heat and cold, alternating coats, heating and air conditioning is not unheard of. However, come August, windier, dirtier and more prone to the worst impacts. Various pathological picturestypical at the time.
Children and the elderly are always the groups most likely to suffer from the diseases typical of winter and spring.
“We have to prepare for the diseases that are coming. Changes in climate, wind, soil, plant outbreaks can lead to diseases like conjunctivitis, skin and respiratory allergies, and even gastrointestinal diseases.” Dr Angel Muratore, Pediatrician, with libertarian.
But he clarified that these were not just illnesses at the time, but that the range of illnesses has expanded this month.
“Additionally, vision is affected by earth and wind, which irritate the conjunctiva of the eye, producing itching, burning, and a sticky discharge. While the skin is the target of atopic dermatitis, especially in those with a predisposition to hives, a rash often develops , itching, itching over large areas of the body,” the doctor said, warning that adults and children could experience symptoms in the coming weeks.
For the most part, the respiratory tract is the most vulnerable to climate change. In this sense, according to Muratore, “the respiratory tract is also affected by changes in the weather. Rhinitis, nasal congestion, sore throat, hoarseness and coughing are the most common symptoms.”
Finally, he said, “Hot flashes can also contribute to digestive symptoms. Diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting are the main symptoms and there is a risk of dehydration.”
Practical tips to deal with at this time
Tips for coping with this situation include:
*It is very important that we adjust our children’s clothes over time because when they overheat they sweat which is bad for their health.
*We also shouldn’t ignore the drop in nighttime temperatures, as many small children will be surprised by not having the necessary coats.
*Wind and earth can also affect the appearance of conjunctivitis, manifested by eyelid inflammation, eye redness, itching, and purulent discharge. Faced with such a picture, we must avoid all contact with hands and eyes, use black tea for hygiene, separate personal utensils and consult medical professionals.
How to take action to avoid complications
Rhinitis, cold, sinusitis, angina pectoris, otitis media, and even more complicated diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia can be consulted.
“Uncertainty in temperature (cold in the morning and evening, hot in the afternoon nap) can affect the mucous membranes of our respiratory tract, causing nasal congestion, symptoms of fever with headache, cough and putrefaction. If we do not initiate adequate treatment and rest,” the process complicates things lower respiratory disease (bronchi and lungs) and require more aggressive treatment,” Dr. Muratore cautioned.