The rain can also be a little bad for those with respiratory diseases. As Rohit Sharma, a resident of Bhoshle Nagar says, “The rain has just aggravated my asthma and I am getting wild attacks.” There is also something to worry for those whose loves going out in rains.

“The wet clothes may lead to fungal infection in the groins and between the fingers and the toes. One must dry oneself as soon as they get wet in order to avoid it,” cautions Dr Bhondwe

While anybody may be vulnerable to the monsoon illness, it is the tiny tots that require special attention. “If the common cough and cold is not treated in time it can lead to other forms of bacterial infections like ottohrea, that is, puss discharge from ear and pneumonia,” tells, child specialist Dr Dilip Sarda. Adding to this information Dr Navrange, says that conjunctivitis is also very often noticed in the children and in that condition the child should no be sent to school as there is always a fear of others getting infected.

While the logged rainwater may lead to the appearance of malaria and dengue, the leaking pipes is another cause for jaundice being common in the season. On the other hand contaminated food can cause dysentery and diaherria. “The best way to prevent these diseases are to avoid crowded places, outside food and drink water boiled for at least 15 minutes,” advises Dr Sarda.

The common cold and fever subsides in a day or two as opined by the experts. But if it persists, then medication becomes necessary.

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