Common Diseases of the Dry Season that you need to prevent

 Common Diseases of the Dry Season that you need to prevent

Every season has its uniqueness and peculiarities; The dry season without exception. The dry season does not only bring hot and humid weather but also a host of common and uncommon health problems. It is important that you know the common health challenges associated with the dry season and know possible ways of preventing them.
The common illnesses or conditions to watch out for during the dry season include:

1. Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by the bite of an infected anopheles Mosquito. Malaria hits Africa hardest. The continent was home to 94% of malaria cases and deaths in 2019, according to Europa.eu. Malaria is easily preventable by preventing the bite of mosquito that causes Malaria. Using an Insecticide-treated net is an easy way of preventing malaria.

 2. Sunburn: According to Mayoclinic Sunburn is red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch. It usually appears within a few hours after too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from sunshine or artificial sources, such as sunlamps. Home remedies can usually provide sunburn relief, but sunburn may take days to fade.

3. Sore eyes: Sore eyes are when the eyes feel uncomfortable or sore. The eye symptoms linked to COVID-19 are not mucus discharge or dry eyes or lumps. This case is also called conjunctivitis and this condition is marked by redness of the eyes, irritation, and pain.

4. Diarrhea: loose, watery, and possibly more frequent bowel movements — is a common problem. It may be present alone or be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or weight loss. Luckily, diarrhea is usually short-lived, lasting no more than a few days.

5. Skin diseases: Due to the humidity and dusty conditions associated with the dry seasons, Skin diseases such as Skin rashes, heat rashes, skin dryness, etc.

6. Cough and colds: The common cold is medically referred to as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Symptoms of the common cold may include cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.

7. Measles: Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness. It is characterized by a prodrome of fever (as high as 105°F) and malaise, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis -the three “C”s -, a pathognomonic enanthema (Koplik spots) followed by a maculopapular rash. The rash usually appears about 14 days after a person is exposed.

8. Dry Lips and Dry skin.

These are some of the commonest diseases of the dry season. Knowing these diseases and how to prevent them is the key to living healthy in the dry season. Never forget that using a face mask, drinking adequate water, protecting yourself from humidity and heat will also help.

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