Cold and dry weather is the time for the outbreak of respiratory diseases like rhinitis and sore throat. Strengthening resistance is important to prevent such illnesses. According to Suc khoe & Doi song news site, improving resistance scientifically is key to preventing ear, nose and throat diseases, or otolaryngological diseases, in winter. The number of people suffering from rhinitis, sore throat (pharyngitis), sinusitis and otitis media tends to rise in winter, especially children and old people, because of cold weather and a decreased resistance ability. Cold air may damage the respiratory mucous membrane since ear, nose and throat are the gateway to the respiratory system. Bacteria and viruses can easily penetrate ear, nose and throat via dry respiratory mucous membrane and cause such otolaryngological diseases. Resistance is the self-defense ability of the body against bacteria, viruses and fungi. The resistance of ear, nose and throat is the respiratory mucous membrane. Any damage to the mucous membrane may increase the risk of otolaryngological diseases. People who easily suffer from ear, nose and throat diseases in winter are children, especially those under six years old; elderly people; people who often stay up late or suffer from stress; people working in air-conditioned rooms […]