Dr. Sukhdev Garg
Anesthesiology
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Hello doctor
I am a man of 42 years old, I have had COVID-19 and got hospitalized for a while last year winter is around the corner, and I am wondering how my health history might mess with me during the cold season. Does that make me more likely to catch a cold or something worse when it is chilly? Can you break down how winter weather could throw a curveball into my health, especially considering my past health stuff? Are there specific illnesses folks usually get around here during winter? Any extra steps I should take to dodge the winter bugs based on my health history? If I have felt under the weather during past winters, does that mean it is gonna happen again? What are the usual health hiccups people face in winter, and how can I sidestep them, given my health track record? Lastly, any easy tips to stay healthy when the temperatures drop?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern, but having COVID-19 in the past does not make you susceptible to catching a cold again unless you were on a ventilator for a long time and suffered severe lung injury and you had pneumonia or a severe lung disease. If that is not the case, then the chances of catching you cold are almost the same as the normal population. There are no specific illnesses during the winter. A few pointers for avoiding catching a cold are:
1. Layering of clothes is the key to preventing chills. Always wear warmer undergarments: a t-shirt or shirt, then a sweater, then an overcoat or jacket depending upon the temperature.
2. Avoid sudden changes of temperature like in the morning getting out of the blanket and going out without wearing warm clothes or after a bath.
3. While traveling on a bike or car try to cover your ear and head with a cap to avoid contact with chilly winds.
4. Vitamin-rich food like lemon, oranges, or vitamin C lozenges improves your immunity.
5. If possible try to drink warm water.
6. If you pick a cold or sore throat, do warm water saline gargles thrice a day that will give early recovery.
Most importantly stay happy and do not worry there is nothing to worry about based on your history and you can chill and relax and enjoy the weather. I hope this will guide you for the coming season.
Thank you.
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