The transition season is also known as the season of disease. This season appears when there is a transition from the dry season to the rainy season or vice versa. Seasonal changes are followed by changes in air pressure and temperature. These changing conditions are ideal for the development of germs and viruses. This fertile growth of germs and viruses does not only have an impact on people with low immune systems, but also those of you who are usually not susceptible to disease. So that you can protect yourself and your family during the current transition season, let's get to know five diseases that often appear this season and how to prevent them.
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a disease that is often endemic in the tropics. In Indonesia alone, DHF cases can be found in almost all provinces. DHF occurs when the season changes from dry to rainy. This change is the perfect condition for the growth of dengue virus. In addition, stagnant water is the perfect place for the aides aegypti mosquito , which is the carrier of the dengue virus.
Symptoms of DHF include headaches, sudden high fever, muscle and joint pain, nausea and vomiting, and red spots on the skin. If you or someone close to you experiences these symptoms after being bitten by a mosquito, immediately consult a hospital.
To prevent you and your family from getting dengue fever, there are several preventive measures that can be taken. To prevent your living environment from becoming a breeding ground for the aides aegypti mosquito , remove containers that can collect rainwater. In addition, you also have to clean the tub regularly. Close the water reservoir so that mosquitoes cannot enter and lay their eggs.
Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI)
ISPA most often affects children and adults who have a weak immune system. Types of ARI that commonly occur during the transition season are pneumonia and bronchitis. If you experience this disease, the symptoms that appear are coughing up phlegm, sore throat, fever, and chest tightness.
This disease is transmitted through the patient's saliva which is splashed when coughing or sneezing. Diseases can also be transmitted through the wipes and cutlery used by sufferers of ISPA. For this reason, the way you can do to prevent yourself and your family from contracting this disease is to avoid sharing cutlery, make it a habit to wash your hands before eating, and wear a mask covering your nose and mouth when traveling.
Influenza
The flu is a viral disease that attacks the lungs, throat and nose. This disease can heal by itself. Even so, the flu can cause the body to feel weak so it can interfere with your activities.
To protect your body from the virus that causes influenza, you can get vaccinated once a year. You can get the flu vaccine at the hospital. If you have the flu, try to get enough rest, eat healthy food, and consume lots of water so you can recover soon.
Allergy
One of the signs of the transition season or the transition season is the blowing of strong winds. This wind often brings dust and also plant pollen which can cause allergies in some people.
So that you avoid allergies due to dust, you can use a mask when you are doing activities outside the home. In addition, you also have to adopt a healthy lifestyle and take vitamins so that your immune system increases so that you are not susceptible to disease.
Diarrhea
Besides carrying dust and plant pollen, strong winds during the transition season also carry viruses and bacteria. Viruses and bacteria carried by the wind can land and stick to the food you consume. Eating foods that contain viruses and bacteria can cause you to get diarrhea.
To prevent diarrhea, you can avoid consuming foods that have been exposed to air for a long time. Another solution is to cook food for you and your family so that cleanliness is guaranteed. Also try to always wash your hands before eating.
Well, these five diseases are the most common in the transition season. Even though it happens often, it doesn't mean you and your family can't protect yourself from these five diseases. By adopting a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced nutritious diet, you can protect yourself and your family from viruses and bacteria that cause disease. Come on, start living healthy from now on! #LiveExcellently