Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Asthma attacks on the rise
TNN, Oct 25, 2010, 01.20am IST
Tags:viral infections|asthma NEW DELHI: With mercury decreasing, viral infections and respiratory problems are showing an increasing trend in the capital. After dengue and chikungunya, viral infections are now keeping city doctors on their toes. Respiratory medicine clinics have already seen a 30% increase in asthma cases.
"The nip in the air is making things difficult for asthma and bronchitis patients. The airway becomes narrow due to a drop in temperature. Haze and pollens also aggravate asthma and upper respiratory tract infection," Dr G C Vaishnava, head of the department of internal medicine, Fortis Healthcare.
Medically speaking, this year has been one of the worst year for Delhiites. Starting from water-borne diseases like cholera in the summer to dengue outbreak during monsoon, city hospitals are having a tough time accommodating the rush of patients. "Dengue cases have now started decreasing but cases of viral fever are increasing. Though the fever can be treated at home, children and elderly should take special precautions. If the fever persists for more than 36 hours, one should consult a doctor," said Dr Anil Bali, senior consultant, internal medicine, Moolchand Medcity.
Read more: Asthma attacks on the rise - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...he-rise/articleshow/6806170.cms#ixzz13Jl7YZTl
TNN, Oct 25, 2010, 01.20am IST
Tags:viral infections|asthma NEW DELHI: With mercury decreasing, viral infections and respiratory problems are showing an increasing trend in the capital. After dengue and chikungunya, viral infections are now keeping city doctors on their toes. Respiratory medicine clinics have already seen a 30% increase in asthma cases.
"The nip in the air is making things difficult for asthma and bronchitis patients. The airway becomes narrow due to a drop in temperature. Haze and pollens also aggravate asthma and upper respiratory tract infection," Dr G C Vaishnava, head of the department of internal medicine, Fortis Healthcare.
Medically speaking, this year has been one of the worst year for Delhiites. Starting from water-borne diseases like cholera in the summer to dengue outbreak during monsoon, city hospitals are having a tough time accommodating the rush of patients. "Dengue cases have now started decreasing but cases of viral fever are increasing. Though the fever can be treated at home, children and elderly should take special precautions. If the fever persists for more than 36 hours, one should consult a doctor," said Dr Anil Bali, senior consultant, internal medicine, Moolchand Medcity.
Read more: Asthma attacks on the rise - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...he-rise/articleshow/6806170.cms#ixzz13Jl7YZTl