Opportunity to increase immunity in cold weather: Doctors
The sudden drop in temperature has raised the concern of many people. Although doctors have also advised that healthy people should now use this period to increase their immunity.
Nagpur: A sudden drop in the day’s minimum temperature has been recorded in the city in the last 3 days. After coronavirus, people become more cautious about their health issues after every change in the weather.
The sudden drop in temperature has raised the concern of many people. Although doctors have also advised that healthy people should now use this period to increase their immunity. Patients with diseases like arthritis and asthma can become severe due to cold. Doctors also have many general tips for people to maintain health. Because the cold wave is all set to stay here for more than a week.
Doctors have emphasized the most that people should continue with their routine, And especially in the cold daily walks, exercises, and yoga without fail.
Anu Vishwas said that people should overcome laziness and continue with their daily schedule. Running, walking, cycling, other exercises, and yoga in cold weather keep people’s bodies warm and also maintain immunity.
General Physician Dr. Sudesh Bhakre has said that as soon as the cold wave starts, people get to see more patients of diseases like flu, common cold, cough, and viral infections. But these are seasonal problems and not everything can be linked to corona at all.
Cold Aggravates Pain
He has also said that many doctors are still not recommending RT-PCR to every patient with seasonal symptoms.
Dr. Nitin Shinde, an expert in infectious diseases, has said that winter brings about an increase in corona cases in Europe. But in India, the picture is not the same at all. The cold is moderate compared to Europe, so it is unlikely that infections will increase during the cold season. They should continue to follow the proper behavior of coronavirus.
Vaidya Swanand Joshi has said that cold aggravates pain as well as respiratory problems. Abhyanga (medicated oil massage) is best for conditions such as stiffness in the joints, joint pain as well as strengthens the muscles in a healthy manner.
Dr. Smruti Ramteke, the Rheumatologist, has said that some patients of arthritis find themselves in a difficult position due to cold. Following your regular medication and exercise program can go a long way in helping you stay fit even during the cold. And regular exercise and physiotherapy are very important even in winters.
Procedures such as Nasya (instilling 2-3 drops of oil or ghee in the nostrils) are very beneficial for people with chronic cough, dry nose, or even headache due to exposure to this cold air. He also says that inhalation of steam should be avoided as it can add to the dryness in the respiratory tract.
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