Those who are susceptible to respiratory disease when the rainy season comes

Weather changes from sun to rain easily cause colds, cough, cough, upper respiratory infection, sore throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia . for all ages.

Master, Doctor Hoang Dinh Huu Hanh, Respiratory Care Center, Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy said that when the weather changes from the sunny season to the rainy season, it is good for bacteria and viruses to grow strongly. , easy to attack the human respiratory system.

With this type of weather, healthy people are also susceptible to fever, aches, and cough . Especially, those who are suffering from chronic respiratory diseases are prone to diseases such as upper respiratory infections, sore throat, inflammation larynx, bronchitis, pneumonia.

Weather changes, creating conditions for bacteria to thrive, easily attack human respiratory system.(Artwork: wikihow).

Dr. Hanh recommends that people prone to respiratory diseases include:

1. Young children with immature immune system are prone to viruses, attack bacteria causing respiratory diseases.
2. Older people with weakened immune systems, when changing their bodies, have to adapt to changes in the weather and have to fight against viruses and bacteria, which can easily lead to infection.
3. Pregnant women also have weakened, susceptible immune systems when the weather changes.
4. People living in polluted areas , industrial zones, high mountains and high altitudes in cold air are also at high risk of these diseases.

To prevent these diseases, doctors recommend right from the transition period, people need measures to strengthen the immune system. Specifically:

1. Get a flu shot twice a year.The first time is in March to April to prevent the flu in the rainy season.The second time is from September to October to prevent colds.
2. Get vaccinated against pneumonia.
3. Diets rich in vitamins, fruits, vegetables, seafood .
4. Note to keep warm so that the body does not catch a cold.Patients with severe inflammation such as bronchitis or lungs, need to see a doctor to be properly diagnosed and take medications that are appropriate for each case.