Attention! Sudden strong winds and cold weather may cause you to get sick from these 10 diseases →

According to China Weather Network on November 9, affected by a strong cold air mass, the first large-scale rain and snow weather this winter will occur in northern China from November 10 to 12.

Rainy and snowy weather will affect more than 20 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. Many places in North China and Northeast China will have moderate rain and local heavy rain. Some areas will also have snow. Changchun, Harbin and other places may welcome the first snow this winter.

According to Hu Xiao, chief meteorological analyst at China Weather Net, this round of rain and snow will last for a long time, cover a wide area, and be quite intense in some areas.

This round of rain and snow will start from the night of the 10th and last until the 12th. Hu Xiao said that starting from the night of the 10th, precipitation in Shaanxi, Shanxi and other places will first increase, and then quickly expand eastward.

During the day on the 11th, precipitation will continue to occur in central Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Henan and other places. Starting from the night of the 11th, precipitation will spread to the northeast region, and rain and snow will continue in the three northeastern provinces until the 12th.

Among them, the period from the 11th to the 12th is the period with the heaviest rain and snow.

Hu Xiao reminded that this precipitation process has a wide range, and the rain and snow intensity is strong in some areas. The public needs to pay attention to traffic safety when traveling in rainy and snowy weather and be careful of road icing.

The rain and snow will be accompanied by a drop in temperature, and there will be additional influence from cold air later, causing the temperature to drop. The public is advised to keep warm.

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Extreme weather such as rain and snow,

Be careful to prevent these diseases!

1. Myocardial infarction

In 2016, Tang Chengchun, chief physician of the Department of Cardiology, published an article in Health Times, saying that most patients with coronary heart disease are highly sensitive to weather changes. Sudden cold stimulation can cause coronary artery spasm, acute myocardial ischemia, angina pectoris, and even myocardial infarction.

Response : Keep warm and use proper medication to control blood pressure . If you experience chest tightness, dull pain, or palpitations, pay special attention to them even if the episode is short-lived.

2. Stroke

Guo Yijing, chief physician of neurology, published an article in Health Times in 2016, saying that a sudden drop in temperature, a large temperature difference between day and night, low pressure and high humidity can easily cause a sudden rise in blood pressure, and stroke accidents may follow.

Response : If you notice symptoms such as numbness or weakness on one side of the limbs, numbness on one side of the face or crooked corner of the mouth, slurred speech or difficulty understanding language, dizziness and vomiting, you must be highly alert and seek medical attention immediately .

3. Glaucoma

Qi Xiaohong, deputy chief physician of ophthalmology, published an article in Health Times in 2017, saying that temperature changes are closely related to the onset of glaucoma, especially when a sudden cold air causes the temperature to drop sharply within 24 hours, it can easily induce glaucoma.

Response : If glaucoma occurs, emergency treatment is required. Do not stay in the dark for a long time to prevent pupil dilation and increased intraocular pressure.

4. Rhinitis

Many people suffer from rhinitis in winter, with constant sneezing, runny nose, and allergic symptoms in the eyes and nose.

Response: It is recommended to wash your face with cold water to enhance your ability to resist cold. The elderly can choose cooler warm water.

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5. Pneumonia

Zhang Qiang, chief physician of the respiratory department, published an article in Health Times in 2016, saying that pneumonia in the elderly is likely to aggravate other diseases, such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. Pneumonia is also likely to cause cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral infarction and cerebral ischemia.

Response : First, prevent colds . Second, go to a regular hospital when a cold occurs, and do not buy antibiotics casually. Furthermore, it is best for cold patients not to have close contact with family members. For the elderly with low immunity, once they have pneumonia, they must be sent to the hospital immediately.

6. Asthma

Zhu Xiaoli, chief physician of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, published an article in Health Times in 2016, saying that when the temperature drops suddenly, patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are prone to recurrence or worsening of their illness.

Response : People with weak constitutions should go out less in cold weather . When going out, they can wear a mask, add more clothes, and pay attention to keeping the head, chest, back and feet warm to avoid catching cold.

7. Gastrointestinal disease

In 2016, Lu Fenglin, chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology, published an article in Health Times, saying that cooler weather is a peak period for gastrointestinal diseases, causing acute gastric cramps, gastric ulcers, gastroenteritis, etc.

Response: People with stomach problems should pay special attention to keeping warm , add or remove clothes in time to prevent the abdomen from getting cold. Eat foods that warm and nourish the stomach, drink more hot water, eat less cold food, and eat on time.

8. Arthritis

Wen Jianmin, chief physician of orthopedics, published an article in Health Times in 2019 stating that when the weather is cold, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are prone to relapse and worsen.

Response : Wear gloves and scarves, add knee and shoulder pads , and use hot compresses to relieve joint pain. Heat 200-300 grams of edible salt in an iron pan, put it in a sewn sandbag, and apply hot compresses to local joints or muscles.

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9. Diabetic foot

Yang Chuan, chief physician of the Department of Endocrinology, said in an interview in 2016 that cold waves are particularly likely to cause relapse and aggravation of diabetes patients, and burns and frostbite are easy to occur when the weather is cold, so diabetics should be more careful to prevent the occurrence of diabetic foot.

Response : Keep your feet clean, wash your feet with warm water every day , and remember not to burn them. Do not use strong soaps. Try to dry your toes after washing and dry the water between your toes. Apply oil to your heels to protect them from cracks. Check your feet every day to see if there is swelling or damage, and pay attention to the color and temperature of the skin.

10. Fractures

Wang Chen, chief orthopedic physician, published an article in Health Times in 2016, saying that when the temperature is low, muscles and ligaments are less flexible, which weakens the protection of joints. If you are not careful during exercise, you will suffer joint injuries and fractures. Cold stimulation can also induce low back pain, muscle spasms, etc.

Response : Try to reduce travel in cold weather and avoid wearing slippery plastic-soled shoes . When exercising outdoors, try to avoid wet or icy roads. When exercising indoors, do adequate warm-up exercises, stretch your limbs, and "warm up."

Review | Li Nannan Director of Hunan Science Writers Association, Deputy Director of Research and Publicity Department of Hunan Science and Technology Association, Second-level Researcher, Chinese Science Writer (Medical Field)

Source: Health Times

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