Seasonal allergies surge in Telangana, doctors advise precautionary measures

HYDERABAD: While the monsoon season saw an ambush of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in the state, respiratory diseases and seasonal allergies are cropping up with the onset of winter.

The transition from the monsoon to winter season as temperatures dip, usually triggers seasonal allergies, in addition to the viral fever which is now becoming a perennial malady.

Individuals with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as well as those vulnerable to cold weather and pollen allergies need to be extra cautious as the winter season sets in, said doctors.