Dip in temperature triggering rise in viral fevers and heart problems
Deccan ChronicleHyderabad: The drop in temperatures has resulted in an increase in viral and other fevers, with the homeless being particularly vulnerable to the cold. There has been an increase in upper respiratory infections, allergic problems such as allergic rhinitis and allergic sinusitis, viral infections, and asthma-related issues, said Dr K Shivaraj, a general physician. More serious issues that may be triggered by the weather include blood pressure fluctuations caused by constricted blood vessels, heart problems, and pneumonia, particularly in smokers or those with pre-existing lung problems. To avoid this, Dr Shivaraj advised those in the vulnerable group not to go for walks too early in the morning, to avoid refrigerated food, and to get vaccinated against the flu. For several years, the civic body has identified only 600 homeless people though a survey conducted last year by the GHMC's Urban Community Development wing identified 1,532 homeless people living in the city.
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