春季要准备的 4 个健康问题!
While the good weather of Spring might seem beautiful for now, it poses a number of health hazards that you should be aware of!
You might not notice that stuffiness in your nose, the itch in your throat or the small rash on your arm, but all of these ailments can worsen in time without proper care. Here are some common problems during this season you should know about:
4 HEALTH ISSUES in SPRING!
Allergies
This season allergens roam freely e.g. pollen which plants shed to fertilise soil. Everything from rashes to a sneeze indicates you have an allergy! Don't confuse it with a cold, because while that may go away, your allergies will stay as long as you're in contact.
Tip: Antihistamines medicines relieve the symptoms of allergies e.g. hay fever. Brands like Claritin (开瑞坦 - 'kai rui tan') are available in pharmacies.
Common Cold
You may think colds are only common in winter, but they're not! Spring is the peak time for rhinovirus infections (i.e. the most common infectious agent). You are now more likely to catch a cold, and spread it!
Tip: use cold relieving capsules (伤风停胶囊 - 'shāngfēng tíng jiāonáng'), this medicine treats chills, fever, headache, congestion, aches and itches! Also rest and drink lots of water, if symptoms worsen visit a doctor.
Nasal and Chest Congestion
With fluctuating temperatures in Spring, you can fluctuate between feeling sweaty or too chilly! This stops your body's temperature from stabilising, leading to respiratory issues e.g. stuffy nose, chest congestion, and a persistent cough.
Tip: avoid alcohol or smoking during respiratory problems, increase humidity at home by using boiling water on the stove/a humidifier. For coughs, try Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup (右美沙芬糖浆 - 'yòu měishā fēn tángjiāng').
Headaches
Now, temperatures rise! If you feel too hot and you've switched the AC on, stop right there. The difference in temperatures between your AC and outside will lead to headaches! Allow your body to get used to spring first, then worry about summer heat.
Tip: try Ibuprofen Capsules (布洛芬胶囊 - 'bù luò fēn jiāonáng'), this relieves mild to moderate pain for headaches, joint pain, migraines, toothaches and muscle pain. It also helps fevers from colds!