Phenomenon of cold weather, beware of these 3 diseases

JawaPos.com – The last few times that extreme air changes have occurred in parts of the island of Java. Occurs mainly in the afternoon, evening and early morning. There are 3 diseases that are possible due to extreme weather conditions.

Gastroscopic Endoscopic Expert Note and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Indonesia (FKUI) Dr.dr. H. Ari Syam Fahrial, SpPD-KGEH, MMB, revealed that the air temperature in Jakarta is 24 degrees Celsius, although we continue to move to the West of Depok and Bogor the temperature from the air is less than 20 degrees. in Bandung the temperature of the night reaches 17 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile in Purworejo reach 22 degrees Celsius. On average, the temperature drop is between 20 and 30% of typical days.

"It is certain that this extreme change in the air temperature should be anticipated.I am trying to identify two diseases that can occur in the event of extreme temperature changes at this time" Ari said at JavaPos.com on Saturday (7/7).

In addition, there are two types of diseases that must be anticipated, there are also community groups at risk

Chronically anterior disease

There will be a recurrence of cicada due to cold weather. Other asthma (shortness of breath), allergic colds (allergic rhinitis), sinusitis, and skin allergies due to cold air manifested as bumps and itching.

Illness developing directly because of cold air

Dry, the skin of the soles of the foot cracks, splits on the lips and sometimes bleeds from the nose. If exposure to cold air continues to decrease body temperature (hypothermia), it will disrupt the community.

In addition, these extreme climate changes will affect the immune system. Be infected with viral or bacterial infections. Generally in the form of upper respiratory tract infections. If this is not expected, the disease continues to be an infection of the lungs.

There are groups of people who are at high risk for health problems because of the cold weather of the elderly, children and toddlers. Communities with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart and vascular disorders and people with thyroid problems.