Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...
A moment during a risky surgery "Dr. Saap, is his treatment possible?'' Vimala Kashyap of Sunsari Chatra asked me. She had sent such a video on Facebook Messenger, who is at high risk of pregnancy. As soon as I saw the video of that pregnant woman who was going through a complicated problem, I said, 'Treatment is possible.' I had to give this answer both ethically and professionally. Because I am an obstetrician. My job is to support safe delivery. Another thing, I am human. A complex patient who is disadvantaged. To save her life, I am more motivated by my human feelings. Vimala said, "He needs treatment, but he doesn't have anything." "Nothing" means no money for treatment. I said in reply, 'I will do the work on my behalf for free. I will also ask for help from the hospital. It was seven o'clock in the morning. That's all we talked about. Last week of May. It was around 9:30 pm. The pregnant woman was brought to the hospital ...