Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 12: As we all know that in North India, from about the month of December, winter starts, as the temperature increases, the temperature keeps falling, the dense fog along with the cold wave disturbs the people a lot, whereas if we talk about the rains occurring on the mountains. Due to snowfall, outbreak of cold increases in the plains, in such a situation, cold, cough and many other types of problems increase, especially those whose immunity is weak, diseases surround them quickly, in such a situation, special care should be taken of children and the elderly. It is necessary to know how to protect children and the elderly from the common diseases caused by cold and cold wave, what are the precautions to be taken, on this subject, senior doctor Rajeev Bhagat, who is a very good social worker, posted in the Sub-District Hospital of Bishnah town of Jammu. Giving special information, he said that as soon as the winter season progresses, we all start preparing to protect ourselves from severe cold and fog. This is the time when we are also troubled by our dry skin and daily flu, which is why most of the hospitals have more number of patients suffering from cold and cough during the winter season. That's why it is very important that you keep yourself healthy and safe all the time during the winter season. He told that although this work is a bit difficult, but still there are some ways with the help of which you can prevent common diseases from your family. Giving information, he said that in the winter season, you will see whether you have a house or an office, people suffering from cold and cough will be found everywhere. Although the common cold does not cause any special problems, but if it is not treated on time, it can turn into severe headache, sore throat, mucus accumulation and chest infection. Therefore, to prevent common cold, it would be good to wear properly warm clothes as per the need and as far as possible home remedies like gargling with hot water, taking steam of hot water can also remove cold and cough. While giving information, he said that with the increase in cold, the first thing to keep in mind is that you should go out of the house only if necessary. Cover your hands and feet and leave the house wearing a mask. He told that people feel less thirsty in winter, so people drink less water, but this is wrong. In winter, you should drink a lot of water. Consume not only tea but also lemon tea, green tea, black tea or soup, this will remove throat infection and give relief in cold and cough, along with this, he informed that to avoid cold, intake of Vitamin C. This strengthens immunity and also reduces the effect of cold. Include orange, lemon, sweet lime and amla in your diet. He told that by taking such precautions, we can avoid common diseases occurring in winter. He appealed to all the people and said that if someone falls ill due to cold, then he should immediately go to the nearest hospital and get his checkup done. And you should get your proper treatment done, along with this, he especially requested the heart patients to stay indoors in the morning and evening and do light exercise and take their medicines regularly. |