Winter increases risk of respiratory illnesses, asthma, COPD attacks in Kashmir: Dr Naveed Nazir
Jammu, Nov. 13 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, Nov 13 (KNS): With winter setting in across Kashmir, leading pulmonologist Dr Naveed Nazir has warned that falling temperatures and dry air could lead to a sharp increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly among patients suffering from asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr Nazir said respiratory outpatient departments (OPDs) witness a considerable increase in patient visits during winter, with people already suffering from chronic lung diseases facing a greater risk of worsening symptoms and acute attacks. "During winter, we see a significant increase in patients visiting respiratory OPDs. Those already suffering from asthma or COPD experience worsening of their condi...
Click here to read full article from source
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.