Avoid Respiratory & Stomach Problems In The Rainy Season

With the arrival of the rains, we suggest you implement the following to keep gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases at bay.

The rainy season has fully established itself in the country, and with it, in addition to the downpours, a good number of diseases appear that are easily transmitted, thanks to the humidity of the environment and the variations in temperature.

Among the most frequent are respiratory diseases, such as the common cold, in which the person may present sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat; influenza, which is characterized by fever, fatigue, and headache; and bronchitis, in which fever, extreme tiredness, and chest discomfort are common.

Another disease that may see some rise is pneumonia, which the Mayo Clinic describes as an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which fill with purulent material, causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. The severity of this can range from mild to life-threatening.

How to prevent them?

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
• Do not rub your eyes or touch your face with dirty hands.
• When sneezing, cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow, never with your hand.
• Avoid shaking hands and/or kisses.
• Wear a mask.
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature and bundle up if it’s cold
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Preferably, that your diet is abundant in fruits, vegetables, and green leafy vegetables.
• Avoid crowds.
• Keep your house ventilated, illuminated and clean, smoke-free.
• Avoid overcrowding
• Maintain proper oral hygiene.

Gastrointestinal diseases

The gastrointestinal problems also increase in the rainy months, as in the case of cholera and typhoid fever, which is transmitted to the food ingest or consume water contaminated with human waste.

The former is characterized by the sudden onset of frequent painless watery stools, vomiting, and dehydration. In the second, the person has a sustained high fever, headache, malaise or weakness, loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation, and abdominal discomfort.

To avoid them

• Make sure you drink only clean, safe water. If you are not sure, it is best to boil it and boil it for two or more minutes.
• Use the bathroom correctly and clean it daily.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom and before eating.
• Keep the surroundings clean to prevent flies and other insects and rodents from breeding.
• Keep food away from insects and rats.
• Cook food well and cover it to prevent flies and other insects from contaminating it.
• Wash all vegetables and fruits well, especially those eaten raw.
• Avoid consuming street food.