As temperatures drop, Hyderabad witnesses rise in seasonal ailments

With temperatures dropping significantly, physicians are reporting a surge in seasonal ailments, especially upper respiratory tract infections, in Hyderabad.

Most of the surge is related to cases of influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, lung diseases and viral fevers in Hyderabad. There is also a significant rise in cases of allergies, as winters are known to trigger allergies. Based on the data available with Allergy and Asthma Network of India (AANI), winters are known to cause 40 percent rise in cases of allergies.

Doctors are also reporting a significant rise in bouts of Asthma among patients who already were diagnosed with the ailment. “During winters, up to 80 per cent of allergic reactions are caused due to house dust mite and moulds.

Essentially, during winter airways of the lungs tighten, resulting in more aggressive unpredictable Asthmatic attacks,” says CEO of AANI and allergy specialist, Dr. Vyakaranam Nageshwar.

Family Physician and Diabetologist, Apollo



Clinic Nizampet, Dr. Soujanya Manthripragada, in a press release said that she has noticed a rise in respiratory tract infections among patients.

“In the past few weeks, the number of cases has risen significantly. About 40-50% of patients are visiting with respiratory symptoms. Upper and Lower respiratory tract infections, Acute exacerbations of Bronchial asthma and COPD have also been observed. Circulation of respiratory pathogens is leading to more people becoming sick requiring Hospitalizations.”

Dr. Manthripragada has said that amongst the most common complaints in patients, cold, cough, fever and shortness of breath were reported. “Patients less than 16 years old and the elderly especially with comorbidities like diabetes and chronic diseases are complaining about these issues.

People at greater risk of falling ill include pregnant women, children under the age of 5, elderly and Individuals with chronic medical conditions. Health care workers are also at risk due to increased exposure from patients.”