Respiratory illness in Bojonegoro

Respiratory illness in Bojonegoro

BOJONEGORO, East Java: Acute respiratory infections have
afflicted over 1,480 people in Bojonegoro along with other
diseases, apparently due to seasonal changes in climate and
adverse weather conditions.

According to Soepadjar, director of the city's general
hospital, the data was recorded up until the end of September and
exceeded the number of those affected by other ailments such as
skin diseases and conjunctivitis.

He said in order to avoid vulnerability to infections, one
should build resistance to disease by regular physical exercise
and by not overexerting oneself.

Particularly with the onset of the rainy season, he warned
against getting caught in the rain in the first few days of the
wet season because as it could cause conjunctivitis and skin
infections. --Antara