ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): ENT specialists Friday said that the change of weather was the main cause of asthma, flu, dry cough and allergies among citizens where people should take preventive measures to avoid further medical complications as a number of country hospitals have seen a 20 to 40 per cent rise in respiratory ailments. Talking to Private news channel, ENT specialist Dr Musadiq said that rush of patients complaining of asthma, seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, skin rashes, urticaria, angioedema, and other dermatological problems not related to allergies, is being witnessed in different public and private hospitals. He said seasonal diseases had gone up by 20 40 percent in the last few days and many patients had chest infections, flue and skin allergies. Experts said diabetics and heart patients needed to take special care to dress warmly in cold season, adding, they should avoid going on walks too early in the morning because of the cold winds. “Children and elderly are the worst affected of the cold season who are daily visiting hospitals” he said. Dr further advised citizens specially kids that if the air quality is bad, stay indoors and try to keep the windows closed. … Continue reading Respiratory diseases flare up as temperature drops in country