Sniff! Sniff! Know Common Health Conditions In Winter!

In winter season weather changes, the air become chill, cold climate and accordingly human body has to adjust with the climate. Due to these changes in the environment, human bodies become susceptible to changes internally. Hence, everyone is prone to different common Winter Illness. These are like a common cold, fever, Allergic Rhinitis, tonsil infections, acute ear infections, etc.

Common Cold & Fever

The common cold is a viral infection. It causes by minor contaminations of the nose and throat. One of the recognized reasons for cold is Rhinovirus. This condition may last for a week, or sometimes longer, especially in children, in the elderly and those with the weakened immune system. Children feel weakness, sniff quite a few times, headache, body aches, cough, and tastelessness.

 There are seasonal allergens that can cause cold and develops into Allergic Rhinitis, which is also a common Winter Illness. Do not feed children anything cold, or that causes mucous including curd or banana especially at night. Prefer fruits and vegetables like oranges, pineapples, and nuts to boost the immunity of the kinds in the winter season.

Tonsil Infection

Tonsils work as a protection component that is situated on each side of the back of the throat. They help keep the body healthy. Tonsillitis is the condition in which tonsils are infected. It causes symptoms like irritation & pain in the throat, enlarged tonsils, unable to gulp food or liquid. Majorly it causes due to eating anything cold, virus or bacteria in the air.

Acute Ear Infection

An ear infection happens when bacteria or viruses influence the middle ear, the areas of the ear simply behind the eardrum. This infection can be painful as a result of aggravation and liquid development in the middle ear. It can be chronic or acute. Acute ear infections are last for a short time, which is painful. Common symptoms are ear pain, blocked ears, itchy ears.

The moisture in the ear can also lead to this condition. Allergic Rhinitis or an ear infection can occur even overnight, so give attention to it as early as possible before it hampers the lungs, ears, and sinusitis.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is also a very common Winter Illness. It is an infection of the lungs called bronchi. It causes irritation and inflammation of airways. The main symptom of this condition is a cough. It may also induce a sore throat and wheezing. Common signs of bronchitis are abdominal pain, diarrhea, excessive flatulence, vomiting, and fever. 

Change Winter Illness Into Wellness!