Mumbai has started witnessing light showers marking the onset of the much-awaited monsoon. A transition from summer to monsoon, though a great relief from the city’s humidity, brings with itself health concerns like viral fever, common cold and flu, respiratory issues, etc. Falling sick from sudden weather changes is not a new occurrence and happens whenever climatic and environmental changes take place. Mid-day Online spoke to health experts who share preventive tips to protect yourself from sudden weather changes.

“Extreme fluctuations in the weather can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections,” says Dr Murarji Ghadge, ENT consultant surgeon, sleep specialist at Ruby Hall clinic. “Sudden weather changes expose humans to pathogens (micro-organisms that cause diseases) making them vulnerable to diseases.”