Why the change of Season causes Cold?

• Every time we observe a change in the season, the count of allergens in the environment also spikes up. The shift in temperatures provides an apt condition for different groups of viruses to flourish, which then spread contagious diseases.


• According to research, adults mostly suffer from colds 2 to 3 times per year and children between 5 to 7 times every year, which is roughly coincidental with the number of seasonal changes that happen within a year.

Most Common Symptoms Observed

• Stuffy nose
• Scratchy or sore throat
• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Mucus draining from your nose into your throat
• High fever or muscle aches

Preventions Tips for Cough & Cold Due to Weather Change

With some minor precautions and practices, it is possible to avoid falling sick:

• Treat Allergies

Avoid exposure to dust and pollen as they carry a lot of germs when whether change. Avoid sudden exposure to cold, from a heated room to the cold outdoors, especially in the evening and morning. If your child suffers cold symptoms such as a constant runny nose or a cough at a certain time of the year the cause could be seasonal allergies or asthma. In such cases, consult your Paediatrician for medical help.

• Improve Nutrition

The poor nutrition quality in a steady diet of processed and fast foods that are high in added sugar and fat can weaken your child’s immunity making them more susceptible to viruses and bacteria. Make sure that your child gets the daily doses of required fruits and vegetables in their diet. Also encourage your child to take enough fluids so that body stays hydrated.

• Practice Good Hygiene

Rhinoviruses survive for 3 hours outside the body, and can sometimes live for up to 48 hours on touchable surfaces like doorknobs or light switches. It is thus important to wash hands regularly and avoid touching your face to keep off potential risks of catching the infection.

• Vaccination

Keeping your children up to date on their vaccination tracker is one way to help protect children from most diseases and to also boost their overall immunity. Vaccinations help lower severity of many illnesses and help children recover faster,

In case you have a concern or query, feel free to contact your Paediatrician - Dr Poonam Singh at neo care (New Born & Child Clinic) @ Sector-104, Noida or visit www.drpoonamsingh.in for more information.