Layering clothes and bedsheets, drinking warm water, hot soups and beverages, covering the ears and face with scarf or caps while traveling, and protecting the extremities like hands and legs with gloves and socks are some preventive measures that can be taken to avoid falling ill during winters due to the low temperatures.
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Should I use sunscreen during winter?
Query: Hi doctor,I know sunscreen is a summer essential, but is it necessary in winter, too? Can you explain how ultraviolet (UV) rays can affect the skin during colder months, and should I still be prioritizing sunscreen in my winter skincare routine? I want to make sure I am taking the right steps to pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, sunscreen in winter is crucial too. UV (ultraviolet) light is still there. However, since the sun's rays or heat are lesser as compared to summer, we tend to relate it to UV radiation. Be it the rainy season, winters, or cold weather, on... Read Full »
Can I take my premature baby to a wintry place?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a premature baby girl who was born at 800 g. She is now 6 months old by actual age and 4 months by adjusted. We have to attend a very close family wedding at a nearby hill station which is very cold at this time of the year. She weighs 4.82 kg now. Being born premature and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no absolute contraindication to attend the wedding. A premature baby is more susceptible to infections (common cough and cold) as the immunity is low. At present, her weight is within the normal range considering premature nature of birth. Take ... Read Full »
How should I adjust my allergy control strategies for winter?
Query: Hello doctor,I have allergic rhinitis, and because of this, I am experiencing worsening symptoms during the winter. Can you provide personalized advice on managing winter allergies, including any specific triggers or precautions I should know? How can I adapt my allergy management strategies during ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide personalized advice on managing winter allergies based on your specific symptoms and environmental factors. Here are some tips: Identify Your Triggers: During the winter, common allergens include dust... Read Full »
Kindly provide tips on winter care for elderly.
Query: Hello doctor, As a caregiver for an elderly family member, I am looking for personalized tips on winter care, that can help in the prevention of the common cold. Can you offer advice on dietary recommendations, suitable activities, and any other precautions I should take considering their specific ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concernI am not providing personalized medical advice but general information about winter care to prevent the common cold and tips on dietary recommendations, suitable activities, and other precautions you should take considering your elderly fami... Read Full »
I want to keep my family safe during winter. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, We are a family of five. The winter was severe last time. This time, I want to be ready before the first snow. I need to keep my wife and my three children safe and healthy. The youngest one has some sinus issues throughout the year. Hence, the winters are often bad for him. What could b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Weather changes can lead to some allergic conditions like sinusitis. I suggest you start taking soups and hot drinks to maintain your body functions. Avoid cold things compl... Read Full »
Kindly guide me on health tips for the winter season.
Query: Hello doctor,Since it is winter already, kindly guide me on what precautions I should be taking to keep myself and my family healthy. I heard that the pathogens multiply in this season and I have a toddler at home. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You are right, winter is the season when pathogens tend to thrive due to colder temperatures and drier air. Here are some precautions you can take to keep yourself and your family healthy during this season: 1. Wash your h... Read Full »
I suffer from chilblains during winter. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from chilblains for the last ten years. My current age is 21 years. So suggest a medicine for the deficiency which causes it in winter. The fingers of the foot and hands are swollen in winter and cause an itchy experience. So please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Chilblains are due to vasoconstriction of vessels due to cold weather. It is not due to any deficiency. So, keep yourself warm during the winter. I suggest you apply a topical Nitroglycerin gel if you develop chilblains. Regards. Read Full »
How to prevent dry cough and breathing difficulty in winter?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a dry cough problem. While breathing, there is a difficulty. At night, it gets worse and I start to sweat. I have this problem every year during the winter. I got a blood test done and the result was 8 % eosinophilia. Please suggest. I am taking Banocide forte. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history you have provided, you seem to have a slightly higher eosinophil count in the blood. This is termed eosinophilia. It occurs as a result of a hypersensitivity reaction of the body towards a certain form of allergen in the atmosphere, and in your cas... Read Full »
Why does my face look weird during the change in seasons?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an issue. Every time when the season changes, my face becomes bloated and lips become chapped and nose becomes wider. It resides for at least two months. Even after exercising, I experience the same issue. It does not hurt but makes me look weird. I am not able to figure out wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When the season changes, you get these troubles right? Could you describe more? Widening of the nose - Does it mean the nose becomes larger? Which area of the nose? The bony area at the top of the nose or the soft area towards the bottom of the nose? Do you have a pi... Read Full »
What creams can I use other than Benzaclin to treat my dry and itchy skin during winter?
Query: Hello doctor, My skin becomes dry and itchy during winter. I am not sure whether I have inflammatory acne or winter eczema. I have tried many over-the-counter creams, but the condition persists. The only cream that helps is Benzaclin, but I cannot afford it. Is there any other way to treat it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have grade 3 inflammatory acne with pustules. Acne becomes worse during winter. I suggest you take the oral Isotretinoin capsules, but it is a prescription medicine. You need to u... Read Full »
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