Dry Weather: 10 Ways to Reduce Health Impacts

When humidity drops, it is normal for dry weather to appear in some places, resulting in a series of health problems, such as respiratory problems and viruses. Therefore, it is important to know what to do to overcome this climate problem, right?

To better understand the subject, we answer some questions:

• What is dry weather?
• What are the health risks of dry weather?
• 10 solutions to reduce the negative impacts of dry weather.

What is dry weather?

Anyone who thought or thinks that dry weather only happens in winter, that is, in the coldest months of the year, such as June, July, August and September, is mistaken. Depending on the state and/or city, this climate can appear in summer and in some other seasons as well.

However, what are the real effects of dry weather? This kind of weather, which is more noticeable as the air's humidity decreases, is harmful to human health since it lowers the quality of the oxygen we breathe and lowers our standard of living.

To put it another way, low humidity refers to dry weather when there is no water vapor in the air. It's important to keep in mind that humid weather can be harmful to your health, just like dry weather.

What are the health risks of dry weather?

If we ask you now what is the problem that bothers you the most with the arrival of this time, what is your answer?

If you answered difficulty breathing, know that this answer is unanimous, after all, it is a climate with poor air quality. On the other hand, it is possible to list other problems linked to it and, below, we will explain each of them in more detail.

As we mentioned above, difficulty breathing is undoubtedly the most common problem with the arrival of dry weather. However, in addition to making breathing difficult, some respiratory diseases can also arise, such as asthma attacks and the famous “itis”, such as bronchitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis and sinusitis.

In addition, it is common to notice some discomfort and irritation in the eyes. This happens because, due to the lack of tear production, the lacrimal glands are unable to produce this secretion composed of water, mineral salts and other compounds responsible for cleaning, purifying and lubricating the eyes, leaving them red, cloudy and, above all, dry.

On the other hand, if you thought that dryness only affects the eyes, you should know that the skin is greatly affected by dry weather, leaving it with a rougher and whiter appearance and, in some cases, it can even peel. Therefore, although the whole body ends up suffering from this problem, the most affected areas are: elbows, knees, feet and face.

Another problem that can occur is nosebleeds, which are very common when the weather is very dry, with dryness once again as the culprit, but this time, throughout the nasal mucosa, where there are small blood vessels. As for the throat, this dry weather can make it drier due to the polluted air and the low production of natural liquid.

In addition to these problems, many others can arise over time and, therefore, it is important to take some precautions in your daily life to avoid and reduce the impacts caused by this time on your health.

Remember that, although these are the problems, it does not mean that all of them will happen to you, as they may vary from person to person. However, more than one symptom may appear.

10 solutions to reduce the negative impacts of dry weather

There is no doubt that dry weather will occur. However, the sooner you, your friends and family put some solutions into practice to minimize the impacts of this weather, the better it will be for each of your health. 

So, to get around this problem, we've put together a checklist with some tips to incorporate into your routine. Let's go!

1. Drink plenty of water ;
2. Use moisturizer on your skin;
3. Consume fruits rich in liquid ;
4. Leave wet towels around the house;
5. Have air humidifiers at home;
6. Avoid bathing in very hot water;
7. Keep the rooms in your house airy;
8. Practice physical activities in air-conditioned environments;
9. Buy saline solution and apply it to your nose and eyes;
10. Avoid sun exposure, especially during the hottest times of the day.

Remember: with the arrival of dry weather, be extra careful, okay?