A Summer Cold

 Occasionally, we catch a summer cold that we don‘t recognize. This cold may adversely affect your health harsher than a slight cold. Investigate why we may catch the summer cold, why it is nastier than a usual cold and how we can prevent it.

▶Why do we catch the summer cold?

1. There is a big temperature difference during the change of seasons so it is difficult to take care of our health.

2. As turning on your air-conditioner in a hot afternoon, you make your surrounding too cool. Under this condition, you are too weak to combat viruses.

▶Why is it nastier?

Symptoms of the summer cold include a high fever, a cough, and a variety of complications. In addition, irregular menstruation suddenly occurs in the case of women.

▶How do we prevent it?

• It is best to avoid places with many people.

• Make it a habit to wash your hands thoroughly.

• Make sure indoor air is dry by using a humidifier, which protects your lungs.

• When using an air-conditioner, set the temperature within five degrees celsius between the indoor and outdoor. Let it ventilate frequently.

• Avoid eating cold food.

If you keep the summer cold in mind, you can enjoy your summer more happily.

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