19 March,2014 08:09 AM IST | | Anuradha Varanasi
In the last two weeks, paediatricians at both private and civic-run hospitals have observed a high number of young patients suffering from symptoms like wheezing and common cold
With the rising mercury level since the last two weeks, kids seem to be bearing the brunt of the changing season. Paediatricians at both private and civic-run hospitals have witnessed a sharp rise in the number of young patients suffering from viral infection and respiratory illness.
About 30-40 per cent of patients who come in the out patient department (OPD) are complaining of symptoms like wheezing and common cold. According to medical officials, the change of season causes a fall in immunity levels, especially for children, making them susceptible to upper and lower respiratory tract ailments.
However, the numbers of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria cases have significantly reduced, with little to no cases reported in the last one month in civic-run hospitals. Doctors warn patients not to ignore symptoms of sore throat or cough, if it persists for more than 48 hours, as it may be a case of pneumonia, an inflammatory condition of lungs.
