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...
Can the sun cause skin cancer? The number of people suffering from skin cancer is increasing. Skin cancer is likely to occur especially when the body is directly exposed to the sun's radiation. People who spend a lot of time in the sun, work in the sun, have excessive body fat, have sensitive skin, and have a family history of skin cancer are likely to develop skin cancer. How does the sun cause skin cancer? The ultraviolet rays from the sun are very harmful. When UVA, UVB radiation comes into direct contact with the body, it affects the skin and increases the risk of cancer. Most people over the age of 65 are more likely to develop skin cancer. Because at this age the immunity is weak. Types of skin cancer There are three types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal Cell Carcinoma: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause this type of cancer. Such as face, ears, cheeks, neck and hands appear and gradually increase. It can be cured ...