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Chronic patients suffer in winter chill
Times News Network
Saturday, January 11, 2003
Indraprasth - Winter is a bad time for patients suffering
from blood pressure, heart problems, asthma and
arthritis. Slight exposure to cold winds can cause
serious health problems.
In fact, more patients have started reporting to
hospitals ever since the mercury dipped. The effect has
been particularly severe in case of heart and asthma
patients.
Moolchand hospital's cardiologist Dr K K Aggarwal said
there had been a sudden influx of heart patients in the
last 10 days. "Chances of a heart attack are 20 per cent
higher in winter than in summer," he said.
Blood vessels shrink when a person is exposed to cold. As
a result, the passage for blood flow becomes narrower.
This increases pressure. Hence, a patient of hypertension
may require a larger dose of medication during this time,
Aggarwal said.
Patients should avoid exposure, but continue exercises at
home. "It is important to keep the ears and nose covered.
Intake of hot beverages also help," he said.
Likewise, the number of asthma and bronchitis cases go up
in winter. "There is an increase in respiratory
illnesses, including cold and cough, pneumonia and
chronic problems due to smoking," said chest specialist
with Max Healthcare Nevin Kishore. There is roughly a 25
per cent increase in asthmatic cases.
"Patients above the age of 50 are more susceptible. In
extreme cases one may
have to admit them to a hospital and give antibiotics,"
he said.
People with a bone or soft tissue injury should be extra
cautious as even a slip can lead to a fracture,"
said orthopaedician with Ganga Ram Hospital Naveen
Talwar.
Patients who suffer from arthritis may have more neck and
knee pain. They should properly cover themselves even
while sleeping," added Talwar.
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Times News Network
Saturday, January 11, 2003
Indraprasth - Winter is a bad time for patients suffering
from blood pressure, heart problems, asthma and
arthritis. Slight exposure to cold winds can cause
serious health problems.
In fact, more patients have started reporting to
hospitals ever since the mercury dipped. The effect has
been particularly severe in case of heart and asthma
patients.
Moolchand hospital's cardiologist Dr K K Aggarwal said
there had been a sudden influx of heart patients in the
last 10 days. "Chances of a heart attack are 20 per cent
higher in winter than in summer," he said.
Blood vessels shrink when a person is exposed to cold. As
a result, the passage for blood flow becomes narrower.
This increases pressure. Hence, a patient of hypertension
may require a larger dose of medication during this time,
Aggarwal said.
Patients should avoid exposure, but continue exercises at
home. "It is important to keep the ears and nose covered.
Intake of hot beverages also help," he said.
Likewise, the number of asthma and bronchitis cases go up
in winter. "There is an increase in respiratory
illnesses, including cold and cough, pneumonia and
chronic problems due to smoking," said chest specialist
with Max Healthcare Nevin Kishore. There is roughly a 25
per cent increase in asthmatic cases.
"Patients above the age of 50 are more susceptible. In
extreme cases one may
have to admit them to a hospital and give antibiotics,"
he said.
People with a bone or soft tissue injury should be extra
cautious as even a slip can lead to a fracture,"
said orthopaedician with Ganga Ram Hospital Naveen
Talwar.
Patients who suffer from arthritis may have more neck and
knee pain. They should properly cover themselves even
while sleeping," added Talwar.
Read the complete news at:
http://www.timesofindia.com
News Plus
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Jai Maharaj
http://www.mantra.com/jai
Om Shanti
Panchaang for 1 Ashadh 5104, Sunday, June 29, 2003:
Shubhanu Nama Samvatsare Dakshinaya Nartana Ritau
Mithun Mase Shukl Pakshe Bhanu Vasara Yuktayam
Ardra Nakshatr Vriddhi-Dhruv Yog
Naag-Kinstughn Karan Amavasya-Pratham Yam Tithau
Hindu Holocaust Museum
http://www.mantra.com/holocaust
Hindu life, principles, spirituality and philosophy
http://www.hindu.org
http://www.hindunet.org
The truth about Islam and Muslims
http://www.flex.com/~jai/satyamevajayate
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