Pharmacist warns 3 common festive habits could trigger harsh illness this winter
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The NHS is warning of surges in viruses this Christmas. Colder temperatures and the fact we spend more time indoors with other people create ideal conditions for bugs to spread. However, certain other aspects that come with the holidays could also worsen the situation. Phil Day, superintendent pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, warned: “Not many people realise that as the festive season approaches people will be exposed to different activities and elements that can make health conditions worse.
“Here I share some of the things to look out for in the winter months.” He revealed three things specifically that could be triggering some unwanted symptoms. According to Phil, dry air may irritate and dehydrate the throat, making you more susceptible to infection and inflammation, causing a sore throat. He continued: “Also, having open fires might be a nice added touch, however wood smoke contains particles which can also irritate the throat. The combination of smoke and dry heat can be particularly harsh on throat tissues.”.
Phil warned that cold air can often irritate our nasal passages, which may result in developing sinusitis. Sinusitis is a bacterial infection in the sinuses that can lead to discomfort and feeling unwell. Find out about the symptoms you need to watch out for and get health advice with our free health newsletter from the Mirror.
