When one is experiencing symptoms of cold and cough, like soreness in the throat, they are unlikely to drink water. It can lead a host of other health issues. Find out how it can be dealt with.
When one suffers from cough and cold, they are also likely to experience dehydration, owing to the fact that the water consumption decreases during this time. Excessive cough, soreness in the throat, watery eyes and nose, and overall irritability may prevent the patient from reaching out for a glass of water, unless absolutely necessary. It may also not register to them that they are thirsty, or that their body is dehydrated and needs replenishment, because of the general discomfort associated with seasonal illnesses.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections And How They Lead To Dehydration According to Dr Abdul Majid Khan, consultant physician and diabetologist at Olive Hospital, Hyderabad , cold and cough may be allergic in nature. Alternatively, they may be associated with bacterial and/or viral infections that are commonly referred to as upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). The doctor explains that in addition to coughing, a patient may complain of sore throat, fever, muscle pain, runny nose and nasal blockage, and experience fatigue.
"What tends to get missed or overlooked during this time are the signs of dehydration." What Is (Silent) Dehydration? The doctor explains that dehydration is the depletion of body fluids due to either excessive losses or reduced intake of water, or bo.