Hyderabad: With the weather undergoing a significant shift after the rain brought in by Cyclone Michaung, doctors are witnessing a surge in respiratory ailments. What is causing greater concern among healthcare professionals is the extended recovery time for those with pre-existing lung issues.
"Patients with underlying lung conditions are seeing a prolonged recovery period of three weeks, which is markedly longer than the usual five to seven days for individuals without such health complications," said Dr Hari Krishna, senior pulmonologist. This lengthened recuperation timeframe is raising alarms within the medical community as it could indicate potential complications and challenges in managing respiratory health during this particular weather shift.
The cases point to a distinctive pattern: viral infections and allergies exhibiting a swifter recovery in comparison to individuals grappling with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Senior consultant Dr Jaffer Khan, told Deccan Chronicle, "While cold and cough symptoms in generally healthy individuals resolve within the expected timeframe, those with bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are experiencing aggravated symptoms, requiring an extended period for improvement going up to three weeks."
The aftermath of recovery is also proving to be problematic, with lingering symptoms and a higher likelihood of relapse. The decline in health after the initial recovery period is posing challenges for many, especially among children and elderly, doctors said.
The root cause of this surge in respiratory cases is attributed to the seasonal change. Dr Usha Rani, superintendent, Niloufer Hospital, said, "The transition in weather conditions, particularly after the recent rains, appears to be a catalyst for respiratory distress. While we are not witnessing a spike in new viral infections, the prevailing weather conditions seem to worsen existing respiratory issues."
This is a bad time for those with lung disorders. The weather is triggering aggravations, necessitating interventions like nebulisation and specific prescriptions to manage symptoms effectively. While the seriousness has gone up, trend suggest numbers will come down" Dr M. Raja Rao, superintendent, Gandhi Hospital, said.
The root cause of this surge in respiratory cases is attributed to the seasonal change. Dr Usha Rani, superintendent, Niloufer Hospital, said, "The transition in weather conditions, particularly after the recent rains, appears to be a catalyst for respiratory distress. While we are not witnessing a spike in new viral infections, the prevailing weather conditions seem to worsen existing respiratory issues."
This is a bad time for those with lung disorders. The weather is triggering aggravations, necessitating interventions like nebulisation and specific prescriptions to manage symptoms effectively. While the seriousness has gone up, trend suggest numbers will come down" Dr M. Raja Rao, superintendent, Gandhi Hospital, said.
