Humidity-led diseases
The monsoon season's warm and humid conditions create a damp environment that promotes the spread of viral and fungal infections, making it a situation when skin-related issues become more prevalent. Some of the common skin infections during this season include skin eczema, scabies, acne, dermatitis, heat rash, warts, skin rash, itchy skin, acne pimples, and skin allergy.
Increasing risk of skin problems
Dr. Akshay Anant Dhamne, Medicine, Physician Consultant, DPU Private Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune says, “Among these, Fungal Infections, commonly known as Ringworm, stand out as the most frequently encountered infection during the monsoon period. The increase in humidity levels during the monsoons provides an ideal breeding ground for fungi to thrive, leading to a higher incidence of Ringworm cases during this time. It's crucial to be aware of these potential skin issues and take preventive measures to protect your skin during the monsoon season.Regular hygiene practices, keeping the skin dry, and seeking timely medical attention for any skin problems can help mitigate the risk of developing.
Breathing issues have aggravated recently
Patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic cough, and lung cancer are especially susceptible to complications. Many people find it difficult to concentrate or fatigued when the humidity is high and experts confirm there are multitude of reasons why such weather conditions can make people sick in a number of ways.
Drowsiness
According to Dr. Dhamne, “High humidity can aggravate sensations of drowsiness and fatigue. High humidity can hasten the effects of a strong heatwave, making fainting episodes, heat strokes, heart attacks, and mental disorders more frequent. An intense heat wave can also induce dehydration, heat stroke, skin problems, and heart-related ailments.”
Hyperthermia may also arise
It can also lead to hyperthermia, a condition in which you overheat because your body is unable to expel heat properly. This makes high humidity even more dangerous than high heat alone. High humidity can put you in a bad mood. The science is still pretty limited, but some interesting studies say it might influence brain chemicals that regulate mood. Humidity can cause dehydration, confusion, fatigue and lethargy. Some individuals, especially cardiac patients, can even experience arrythmia or irregular heartbeat due to increase in humidity.
Precautions that should be taken in damp weather
1. Adequate hydration
2. Avoid wearing tight clothes
3. Limit physical exertion
4. Eat healthy
5. Maintain personal hygiene
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