Enas Al-Banna wrote Thursday, December 28, 2023 06:00 PM
Dealing with the winter season may be very difficult, especially in terms of protecting yourself and your family from getting sick or contracting any infection, and as temperatures continue to drop, the chances of contracting more illness are very high.
According to the healthsite report, some of the most common diseases that people face are: Colds Pneumonia, influenza, bronchitis, strep throat, and skin problems. Below are some tips that may help you prevent them.
Colds or influenza and tips for preventing them
Colds and flu are very common and can be easily spread through close contact with an infected person. There is no permanent treatment to reduce the symptoms. The cold will run its course and heal on its own. You just have to wait.
But you can take some precautionary measures to prevent it, the most important of which are: maintain respiratory safety and hygiene, wear masks, maintain a safe distance from sick people, and work on your immune strength.
Sore throat and prevention tips
Sore throat is caused by infection. It is mostly common during the winter months and takes a long time to heal. You should drink plenty of warm water, consult a doctor, take your medications regularly and take enough rest.
Pneumonia and prevention tips
Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria that is common during the winter, but you can prevent it first by quitting cigarettes or e-cigarettes, eating good, healthy food, exercising to keep your lungs healthy, and washing your hands after using the bathroom.
Bronchitis and prevention tips
Bronchitis is caused by respiratory syncytial virus and occurs most often in young children under 2 years of age and children. Make sure your child stays hydrated, gets enough rest and sleeps plenty while sick.
Skin diseases and prevention tips
Skin diseases are common in winter, especially in conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, as harsh weather conditions make the symptoms more severe and difficult to deal with. You should keep your skin moisturized at all times, avoid heating hot water, take your medications, and eat an anti-inflammatory diet. For infections, drink plenty of water, and avoid using chemicals.
2023-12-28 16:00:00
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