Dry, cold weather causing viral diseases

 Dry, cold weather causing viral diseases
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Summary Hospitals have been observing massive rush of patients suffering from viral diseases for many days.


ISLAMABAD:-With the change in weather conditions, hospitals and clinics have been observing a massive rush of patients suffering from viral diseases since last many days.


Majority of them is suffering from a number of viral diseases like cough, flu (influenza), fever, swelling in various parts of body and chest infection on a regular basis.


The unpredictable weather – a bit cosy during the day and chilly at nights – has given a rise to viral infections.


A large number of patients, especially children, visits healthcare facilities in the federal capital with ailments like runny noses, soar throats and respiratory disorders, said physicians at the PIMS and Polyclinic – the two most visited hospitals in Islamabad.


As a precautionary measure, patients and people have been directed to be careful before coming out of their homes.

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