Seasonal Illnesses
Every year, from late September through mid-May, the world experiences a conventional “flu” season. There are summertime illnesses as well, these don’t tend to be as impacting as those which transpire during the “cold” part of the year. Autumn is one time when you’re very likely to see a spike in cases of common cold or influenza.
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This year, 2020, the COVID-19 wrinkle has manifested; though even in the case of novel coronavirus infection, individuals who aren’t already severely impacted by health conditions or extremely old aren’t likely to be impacted in a way that’s fatal. For most people, even most young people, the infection they experience will be akin to a basic cold.
What that will mean is sneezing, coughing, headaches, sore throats, chills, stuffed up noses, sinus issues, and appetite loss. Basically, anything you could expect in a regular flu season; just exacerbated by an illness which is a bit unique.
The thing about the autumn is, specifically, you can expect to experience sinus problems during this time of year. In the following writing, we’ll go over common health issues that tend to follow the change in seasons from summer to fall. When you know what you’re likely to encounter as the year matures, you’ll be able to handle it more efficiently.
Allergies Stimulated The First Time That Heater Comes On
Mold, dust mites, and other particulates collect in your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. When you’re running AC, it’s not using the same sort of components as the heating aspect of your HVAC. Accordingly, the first time you turn on that heater, it’s going to blow those allergens into the air. That can cause head cold issues in you or your family.
Ear Infections, Bronchitis, And Arthritis
A change in the winds can cause ear infections by blowing particulates into ears which should be covered, but aren’t owing to the seasonal shift, and a lack of acclimation. Cold also affects older individuals suffering from arthritis.
As the seasons change, this pain can be quite acute. Similarly, as the body struggles to stay warm, immune system effectiveness is reduced. You’re more susceptible to conditions like bronchitis (where the bronchial tubes of your lungs become inflamed) when the season changes from summer to autumn.
Sinusitis, Cold-Induced Asthma, And Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Sinusitis is an issue specifically affecting the sinuses. Cold temperatures can additionally produce asthmatic episodes. Something else that tends to strike in autumn is SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Psychological problems like SAD can reduce the effectiveness of your immune system through sedentary behavior, substance abuse, and reduced will to live.
While a change in scenery or emotional input can help you overcome SAD, other issues like asthma or sinusitis require more specific steps. Definitely, you want to check in with ENT professionals like those available at this CT Sinus Center if you expect you’re being affected by sinusitis. ENTs can also help diagnose conditions like asthma.
Being Prepared For Seasonal Changes
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When the seasons change, this tends to bring illness. Transition from summer to fall, from fall to winter, winter to spring, and spring to summer can all expand your likelihood of being backhanded by some illness.
Sometimes the illness is psychological, sometimes it’s viral, sometimes it’s bacterial. Sometimes it’s a combination of things; like viral flu leading to bacterial pneumonia. They say knowledge is power: part of staying healthy throughout the yearly transition between seasons involves knowing what you’re likely to encounter, and preparing in advance.
With that in mind, here’s the takeaway: find general practitioners or specific medical professionals in whom you trust so you’ve got the best resources available at a moment’s notice when seasonal issues develop.