lately, you may have contracted one of the
illnesses that come along with the rainy
season.
After months of experiencing the scorching heat of
the sun, the first showers of rain in the year brought
relief to many; however, the downpour could pose
some challenges to health.
Scientists say the rainy season invites lots of illnesses
and infections which include cold, flu, diarrhoea and
some other water-borne and air-borne diseases.
Chest physician, Dr. Anthony Anisuba, identifies the
sudden change in temperature and the presence of
air and water impurities in the environment as
factors that increase fever and other respiratory
infections this time of the year.
He notes that water- and food-borne diseases such as
cholera and typhoid are also widespread during the
wet season, adding that the likelihood of ingesting
contaminated food or water —especially by those who
eat in roadside restaurants — is very high this period.
Anisuba states, “The air and water in our homes and
environment are likely to be contaminated and
polluted this period more than ever before. When one
inhales or ingests these impurities and germs, they
weaken the body’s antibodies.
“In trying to cope with the infections, the body fights
back and this reduces its immunity levels and it may
eventually succumb to infections such as malaria,
cold and typhoid.â€
Though many are aware that illnesses like malaria,
cholera and pneumonia infections are rampant this
season, they have yet to take steps to protect their
kids and families.
While some common illnesses cannot be avoided
during the rainy season, experts say if one can take
certain precautions, many infections would be kept at
bay.
Doctors on weatheragain give some tips to help you
and your family prevent rainy season illnesses.
Wear protective gear
When you are going out, you should be prepared and
well geared so that even if you are caught in rain, you
do not get drenched.
When rain starts pouring in, you first look for a
shelter and try to save yourself from getting
drenched. However, a shelter can save you from
getting wet in rain, but it will not protect you from
catching any kind of infection. This is especially when
your immune system is very low.
This is very important. This will save you from many
infections.
Drink purified water
To save yourself from water-borne diseases, try to
purify the drinking water up to the maximum level.
There are many new and improved water filters
available in the market. They are economical and
useful. If you do not have any water purifying system
at home, you should buy one of these this rainy
season. You can also drink boiled water in the
absence of water filter to get somewhat relief from
infections.
Take extra care
Anisuba says though no one wants to get sick, if
anyone falls ill, they should visit the doctor if the cold
or flu persists even after 24 hours.
“Do not take any kind of risk; and if the temperature
or the symptoms do not subside after 24 hours,
consult the doctor. The person may be infected with
cholera, typiod or pneumonia.â€
Stay clean
If the cause of disease is lack of cleanliness either
inside or outside the house, get it rectified first.
Cleanliness in every aspect is extremely important
during rainy season.
Always wear clean and dry clothes. If possible, keep
one extra set of clothing with you when you go out so
that even if you get caught in rain, you can change
into dry clothes.
Avoid eating outside, stay fit
It is good to eat easily digestible food items in this
season. Avoid eating out at all costs. Increase intake
of green vegetables and fruits. Try to make your life
disciplined and exercise for at least 30 minutes daily.
This will help you keep away many diseases.
Wash the rain away
If you are caught in rains and get drenched, you
should take bath after getting home and get your hair
and body dry completely.
Wear dry and clean clothes
and if you have been in rain for more time, drink
some hot drink, preferably hot milk, soup or so. This
will save you from catching cold. A glass of hot milk
with one teaspoonful of turmeric powder is a very
good remedy and you should drink this at night
before going to bed.
Also, when a person is sick, he or she might feel
depressed and so you can put on light, soothing
music so that it helps them feel relaxed.
Anisuba adds that if you follow these tips and stay
protected, you will ward away infections, allergies
and diseases during rainy season.
Doctors were not kidding when they said prevention
is better than cure.
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