
The Hindu March 24, 2016 The following is an extract from a news article published by The Hindu, highlighting expert medical advice on increased allergy and asthma risks during winter due to dust mites, moulds, and cold temperatures. HYDERABAD: Winters are always tough for persons prone to allergies! By rough estimates, December and January mark a 30 per cent surge in complaints about allergies. The dip in temperature during these months also is challenging for children and elderly, who struggle with asthma attacks when they come in contact with allergens. According to doctors, 70 per cent of allergy aggravation in