Pneumonia
Viral and bacterial pneumonia are more likely to occur in high humidity, especially in children and people over 65 years old. Common symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chest pain, etc. If not treated promptly, it can cause dangerous complications. Mild cases of pneumonia can be treated at home, but children under 2 months old need to be hospitalized immediately.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease caused by inflammation of the airways. When exposed to agents such as dust, pollen, bacteria (often proliferate in high humidity), the bronchi constrict, causing difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing. Although it cannot be completely cured, the disease can be well controlled if treatment is followed.
Allergic rhinitis
The disease has cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing, but the cause is an allergy to pollen, dust mites or animal hair. Allergic rhinitis affects the quality of life and ability to work. Patients can treat with medication or home remedies as advised by a doctor.
Bronchitis
Viruses such as corona and parainfluenza thrive in humid environments, causing bronchitis, especially in young children. The bronchial mucosa is swollen, producing a lot of phlegm, causing coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. If not treated thoroughly, the disease can progress to pneumonia or respiratory failure. When symptoms appear, patients should see a doctor early to avoid dangerous complications.
Flu
The flu virus is easily spread when humidity is high. Symptoms include fever, aches, cough, stuffy nose, and runny nose. The disease usually lasts 7-10 days and can heal on its own, but the elderly and children are at risk of serious complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure. If symptoms persist or become severe, the patient should see a doctor immediately.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox caused by the Varicella Zoster virus is at risk of breaking out strongly in humid weather. Although it is a benign disease, with no serious symptoms other than blisters, it can easily cause skin infections where the blisters appear, which can lead to sepsis, encephalitis, etc. Pregnant women with chickenpox are very dangerous for the fetus, which can cause miscarriage or leave birth defects.
The disease can be self-treated at home as prescribed by a doctor. Cases with complications require inpatient treatment at the hospital.
Skin disease
Hot and humid weather is a suitable environment for many types of skin diseases and allergies to develop. The disease often causes discomfort, is easily spread and is difficult to cure completely. Skin diseases often have similar signs such as redness, itching, pain, etc., so it is easy to confuse. It is worth mentioning that if not recognized correctly for effective treatment from the beginning, the disease can easily become severe, negatively affecting the psychology and reducing the quality of life of the patient. Therefore, when encountering skin problems, the best way is for the patient to go to a medical facility specializing in dermatology to be examined, consulted and treated promptly by a doctor, preventing complications of skin cancer.
Acute diarrhea
Rotavirus and bacteria easily grow in humid environments, causing acute diarrhea. The disease often causes prolonged diarrhea, with loose stools more than 3 times a day. If not properly cared for, acute diarrhea can cause dehydration and electrolyte loss, endangering the patient's life.
When there are signs of illness, it is necessary to go immediately to the nearest medical facility for timely consultation and treatment. Do not let the patient stay at home or buy medicine to self-treat because it can be life-threatening and can cause the disease to spread to the family and community.
Measures to prevent common diseases in humid weather
Keep the environment dry: Use a dehumidifier or air conditioner in dry mode to maintain ideal humidity (40 - 60%).
Cleanliness: Regularly clean surfaces, floors, and wash bedding and curtains to remove mold.
Limit exposure to humid air: Close windows during humid weather to reduce moisture intrusion.
Strengthen resistance: Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, wear a mask when going out.
Store food properly: Do not use spoiled food, keep food in a dry, clean environment.
Keep your body warm: Wear enough warm clothes to avoid getting wet when it rains.
Go to the doctor promptly: When there are signs of illness, you should go to a medical facility for timely advice and treatment.
Wet weather is an unavoidable condition, but with the right preventive measures, everyone can proactively protect their health and that of their family.
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