Mumbai sees usual rise in flu cases with monsoon arrival
Hindustan TimesMUMBAI: As the monsoon hits Mumbai, the city is witnessing an increase in viral flu cases, particularly dengue and swine flu. Dr. Neeraj Tulara, an Infectious Disease specialist at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, said, “We have had around 100 cases related to dengue and swine flu since last week. People come with symptoms like high-grade fever, cough, severe throat pain in case of swine flu. While saying that flu cases are usual for this time of the year as the weather changes drastically within a day, from cold with the rain to hot when the sun comes out, Dr. Girish Rajadhyaksha, head of medicine at Nair Hospital, informed that recovery takes between 3-5 days, and seven days at the maximum. Dr. Manjusha Agarwal, a senior consultant in Internal Medicine at Gleneagles Hospital, said, “Senior citizens need to make sure they get treated as early as possible if they notice symptoms like sore throat, fever, cold or cough.