Cold Diarrhea, Pneumonia Threaten Lives in Winter: Symptoms, Prevention

• Lakhimpur Kheri sees a rise in viral fever, cold diarrhea, and pneumonia cases due to sudden weather changes.
• Physician Dr. Anoop Mishra warns against removing warm clothes from children in January's sun, as cold winds can make them sick.
• Children and the elderly are most vulnerable in winter due to weakened immunity.
• Symptoms of cold diarrhea include persistent diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, mild fever, and dehydration.
• Prevention involves wearing warm clothes, handwashing, avoiding cold exposure, and giving lukewarm liquid foods like moong dal khichdi and ORS for children.

Why It Matters: Winter's fluctuating weather increases cold diarrhea and pneumonia risks, especially for children and elderly; prevention is key.