The Department of Health has advised the public to take precautions against diseases related to cold weather. During cold weather, people can easily develop the flu, common colds, and pneumonia. Aside from respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis and dry skin are also common during this season.
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public to take the necessary precautions against diseases related to cold weather. During cold weather, the DOH said, people can easily develop the flu, common colds and pneumonia. Aside from respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis and dry skin are also common during this season.
“With the cold and dry breeze, be prepared against flu, colds, pneumonia, allergic rhinitis and dry skin,” the DOH posted on social media. According to health experts, flu and common colds carry symptoms such as sudden or mild fever, cough, stuffy nose and body aches. But those diseases, DOH said, can be prevented by frequent washing of hands and eating a healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables.
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, on the other hand, include severe sneezing, itchy eyes and a clear, runny nose that is worsened by dusty or cold air. Wearing face masks when going out or cleaning surroundings can help prevent allergic rhinitis. The DOH recommended the daily use of moisturizer to combat atopic dermatitis, which causes dry, itchy skin or rashes.