With the onset of winter and sudden drop in temperature, scores of people are falling ill with upper respiratory tract infections, asthma and skin-related problems. The number of cases has increased by 20 to 40% in hospitals.
Apart from the high air pollution in city, climate change has aggravated blood pressure and heart problems. The other common problems are skin-related problems, such as infections, allergy, itching and rashes.
Because of the high air pollution in the city, the polluted air remains stagnated at the lower level. As respiratory problems increase, people come with complaints such as cold, sore throat, cough and sneezing, among others. When the weather is cold, the blood vessels get constricted. If a patient is already suffering from blood pressure and heart diseases, the sudden exposure to cold weather can lead to complications.
This year there has been an increase in about 30-40% increase in cases during this period. There is a spurt in airborne infections. The drop in temperature aggravates pneumonia and acute bronchitis. One who is prone to arthritis can get infections too.
