Upper respiratory tract infections such as flu, cold and bronchitis are common during winter months.
COMMON WINTER DISEASES:
1. FLU: - High fever, chills - Muscle pain, weakness - Cough, sore throat
2. COLD: - Runny nose, congestion - Mild fever - Cough
3. BRONCHITIS: - Cough (with phlegm) - Wheezing - Shortness of breath
4. COUGH: - Viral cough: lasts 1-2 weeks - Dry cough: Irritation - Cough with phlegm: Infection
PROTECTION METHODS: ✅ Frequent hand washing ✅ Avoiding crowded environments ✅ Balanced diet ✅ Drink plenty of water ✅ Sleeping pattern ✅ Vaccination
HOME CARE: - Plenty of fluids - Rest - Moisturizing - Antipyretic (doctor's recommendation)