Reply:

Spring weather is the transition period between the cold of winter and the hot and humid heat of summer. This is the time when snow and ice gradually melt in some places, the temperature gradually increases, and drizzle appears to provide water for plants to grow and sprout.

Sudden changes in temperature and humidity, sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy, pollen, and dust are considered risk factors that contribute to worsening symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc.

Therefore, we note the following methods to protect the body:

- Keep your body warm: Wear thick, warm clothes, take a warm bath.

- Clean and properly clean the nose and throat area with saline solution, nasal wash solution...

- Increase the humidity in the room by using a humidifier or mist sprayer.

- Use some herbal medicines to increase body warmth, such as ginger tea, perilla tea, garlic, onion... (only for people with cold symptoms including chills, fear of cold, cold hands and feet...)

- Eat a nutritious diet, limit the use of too much alcohol, carbonated drinks, cold ice water, and a diet high in fat...

- Drink enough water 2 liters/day.

- Supplement some vitamins to increase resistance and get proper rest.

- Warm compresses and acupressure in the sinus areas to relieve pain and reduce nasal congestion.

- Consult a specialist if symptoms worsen.

MSc. Dr. Le Ngo Minh Nhu
Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Facility 3