How To Prevent Common Diseases Of Winter?

In Bangladesh, winter has arrived . Although the winter is not felt as much in Dhaka, it is now quite cold in the villages. Although winter is comfortable in contrast to summer, the incidence of several diseases increases every year in this season. Especially children, women and elderly have to suffer a lot in winter. 

Diseases that occur in winter and what should to do to keep yourself healthy:

Skin Diseases: Air humidity is low in winter. Dry air absorbs water from the skin. As a result, the skin becomes weak. The sweat and oil glands of the skin cannot produce sweat or oil properly. This causes the skin to gradually become drier, cracked and weaker. Sometimes the skin crack.

Various skin diseases can occur during winter. Itching, eczema, scabies, skin diseases etc. occur especially on the skin of the lips, hands and feet. Besides, there is a lot of dandruff on the head. So it is very important to take care of the skin in winter.

Prevention: Sunnati Addahinu, Sunnati Shamoun Nahl and Mustard Oil can be used to reduce skin dryness. And to get rid of dandruff, use Sunnati Shampoo more in winter than other times.

Diarrhea: Diarrhea that occurs in winter is mostly due to viral infection. First starts with vomiting followed shortly by diarrhea. Sudden cold causes diarrhea in children and sometimes in adults. Especially when it is very cold, elderly people also have loose stools. At one point the loose stools like rice washing water became frequent.

Prevention: In case of diarrhea or vomiting, saline, rice saline, raw banana khichuri and other normal foods should be fed at the beginning. It should be remembered that under no circumstances should dehydration occur in the body. The amount of water and salt that will leave the body, that amount of water and salt must be replenished through the intake of saline. In this case, zinc tablets or syrup should be taken.

Rheumatoid Pain: Arthritis or rheumatism problem increases during winter. Basically, this problem is more common in the elderly. Especially in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, spondyloarthritis, reactive arthritis, psoriasitis, osteoarthritis, the incidence of pain increases as movement or movement is reduced during winter.

Prevention: Stay as warm as possible. Always wear leather socks on hands and feet. Reduce excess body weight through exercise and diet. Do not sit continuously for a long time and do light movement at home as much as possible. Use hot water if necessary. Apply warm compresses or take physiotherapy. Take medical advice

Bronchiolitis: In winter children can get bronchiolitis, pneumonia due to lung infection. Children with this disease suffer more from problems like breathing and cold. This disease usually occurs in children from two months to two years. In case of this disease, first the affected child's nose runs. Then cough starts and shortness of breath occurs.

Influenza: Seasonal flu or influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. The incidence of this disease increases in winter. But different from the common cold. Symptoms of influenza include fever, runny nose, sneezing, whooping cough, body aches, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, etc. Influenza symptoms are more severe than the common cold. The disease is especially important in the elderly and children. It can also lead to sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia etc. Influenza can cause serious illness or death in people at high risk. For example, pregnant women, children under five years or 59 months, elderly, people suffering from chronic diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, long-term lung disease, kidney, liver disease and AIDS or cancer patients.

Prevention: Prevention of influenza is important. Like the common cold, the disease is largely preventable by maintaining proper hygiene. Prevention can also be through vaccination. But vaccination should be done every year. Vaccination is especially important for people who are in contact with people who are at high risk of complications from influenza.

Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. Pneumonia is usually caused by viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Elderly people, those suffering from various diseases for a long time or those with weak immune system are more susceptible to pneumonia. Pneumonia in children is a major problem in winter. Pneumonia is a serious disease. Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death among children under five years of age, including in Bangladesh. About 25 thousand children die of this disease in Bangladesh every year. The poorest and most disadvantaged children are most at risk of dying from pneumonia.

Children and the elderly suffer more from pneumonia. However, it is a preventable and treatable disease.

Prevention: To prevent this, eat balanced and nutritious food rich in vitamins A and D. Adequate sleep, regular exercise is essential to strengthen the immune system. Light and soft warm clothes suitable for winter should be used. Bathing in tolerably hot water is an easy way to keep the body disease-free.

Allergies and Asthma: Allergies and asthma are well-known winter problems. Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand, although one may appear earlier than the other. Repeated sneezing-coughing with shortness of breath causes chest pressure and noise. At this time, the tendency to get cold increases. It is important to stay away from things that cause allergies. If necessary, allergy medicines, nasal sprays and inhalers may also be used in special cases.

Prevention: The house should be kept clean by dusting and wiping. Light and air should be allowed in the house. Mask should be used when going outside. Drink regular water frequently. Asthma can be prevented temporarily by taking some medicines as advised by the doctor, but basically if the above rules are always followed, asthma can be prevented permanently.