How To Survive Cold Wave: North India is in the grip of cold wave these days. Chill has increased in many states and cold winds have made people miserable. The Meteorological Department has predicted a cold wave in North West India till January 18 and the temperature will be around zero. Due to this fall in temperature again, people are being instructed to take special care of their health and take all kinds of precautions. weather department says that there will be severe cold in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi for 3 to 4 days and due to this, there will be a danger of many diseases including flu, cold and cough increasing in these places. Especially it will be very important to protect children and old people from cold and shivering. In such a situation, it is necessary to follow some important measures.

hypothermia or frost bite in the event of What to do?

IMD has instructed that if hypothermia or frost bite is observed in a person, immediately keep the person in a warm room and ask them to change their clothes. Dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels or sheets and keep the person’s body warm by making skin-to-skin contact. Give warm beverages to help raise body temperature, but don’t give alcohol. Contact a doctor if the condition worsens.

How to protect from cold wave

Keep yourself warm like this Instead of wearing heavy clothes, wear more and more layers. Keep in mind that they should be loose fitting, light and woolen. Keep your head, neck and hands covered. By doing this the body will be warm and you will be saved from cold.

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Increase immunity- Consume vitamin C rich food in the diet. For this you can use fruits, vegetables, juices, drinks etc. Drink lots of hot liquid to keep yourself hydrated. This will help in keeping your immunity strong.

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Special care for children and the elderly Protect children and the elderly from going out. Try to keep them in maximum indoor area only. Avoid morning walk in winter now, if you are a heart patient then he will need special care. Consult a doctor and take a healthy diet. Protect children from getting wet and keep them in a dry area.

keep yourself dry Try to stay dry as much as possible. If clothes get wet, change immediately and try for body heat. Use water proof shoes.

Prevention from skin rash- If there is irritation or allergy to cold in feet or hands, then you can compress with hot water. Avoid rubbing hands excessively for warmth. Doing this can cause rashes on the skin. If black or dark spots are forming on the skin, contact the doctor immediately.

Use of heater with care If you are using heater in the house, then use ventilation in the house. By doing this, you will be saved from coming in contact with poisonous gas. Not only this, if you use any kind of electronic or heating tools, then follow the safety rules.

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