INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Paediatrician specialist Dr
Deepal Perera states that there is a risk of several diseases spreading among children due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.The
climates are experienced in some areas, while some other areas were flooded
Perera further expressed that in addition, there has been an increase in viral respiratory infections due to cold temperatures.He also
mentioned that children in flooded areas are at risk of developing diarrhea if they do not have access to clean water and food.Children who
have asthma should receive respective treatments properly, Dr
Perera said noting that their conditions may worsen if they are exposed to second-hand smoking from a household member who smokes
