With the beginning of March comes new illnesses that once again have risen from the ashes of the winter snow. Here are some common ones and how to prevent them.
Asthma
According to the World Health Organization, asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages, caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms of asthma can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and
chest tightness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and come and go over time. Usually, asthma is caused genetically, or is commonly seen in people with eczema.
chest tightness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and come and go over time. Usually, asthma is caused genetically, or is commonly seen in people with eczema.
Influenza (seasonal)
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. The flu is easily spread between people when they cough or sneeze. Common signs and symptoms include a sudden onset fever, a usually dry cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, a severe feeling of unwellness, sore throat, and runny nose. Although most people recover from fever and other symptoms within a week without medical attention, flu cases can cause severe illness or death, especially for people at high risk. Preventing the flu includes covering your cough, washing your hands, and getting your flu shot.
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. The flu is easily spread between people when they cough or sneeze. Common signs and symptoms include a sudden onset fever, a usually dry cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, a severe feeling of unwellness, sore throat, and runny nose. Although most people recover from fever and other symptoms within a week without medical attention, flu cases can cause severe illness or death, especially for people at high risk. Preventing the flu includes covering your cough, washing your hands, and getting your flu shot.
Allergies
Although not an illness, allergies can cause just as many as one. Seasonal allergies often start up in early spring and usually dissipate by the end of fall. Pollen, flowers, and trees usually cause them, and many other outdoor Allergies can make it difficult to do everyday things without medication. Some solutions include hand washing, over-the-counter medicine, and prescribed medication.
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