Beware Of Decreased Body Resilience In The Transition Season

Illustration of reduced endurance during the transition season. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - The transitional transitional season between dry and rainy, this moment is often a moment where many people are more susceptible to disease.

The sudden change in weather, from hot heat to heavy rain or vice versa, makes the body have to work extra to adjust. When this adaptation process occurs, the immune system can decrease so that the body becomes more susceptible to viral infections and bacteria that are easily developed in moist air.

Pediatrician dr. Ian Suryadi Suteja, M.Med Sc, Sp.A, explained that the transition period has a major impact on the condition of endurance, both in children and adults.

"In the transition season like now, on average a person's immune system tends to decrease because the body is focusing on adapting to extreme temperature changes and weather," said dr. Ian in a health discussion in Jakarta, as quoted by ANTARA.

This graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) explained that changes in unstable air temperature and pressure can trigger physiological stress in the body. This condition causes the body's metabolism to change and interfere with antibody production.

"When the body experiences stress due to weather changes, the ability to produce antibodies decreases. As a result, the immune system does not work optimally, so a person is more susceptible to disease," he added.

The doctor who practices at Tzu Chi Hospital also revealed that during the transition season, high air pressure and stronger blowing winds can accelerate the spread of viruses and bacteria in the air.

"Viruses and germs are usually near the ground surface. When the wind blows hard, they can be carried away easily and inhaled by humans. This is what makes disease transmission happen faster," explained dr. Ian.

Therefore, he emphasized the importance of maintaining endurance by implementing a clean and healthy lifestyle.

"Usually washing hands, wearing masks while traveling, and eating balanced nutritious food. Vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc are also very helpful to strengthen the immune system," he suggested.

As an additional precautionary measure, dr. Ian suggested that someone who has experienced symptoms such as coughs or runny nose should rest at home so as not to transmit disease to others.

"If you feel unwell, you should rest first. Don't force yourself to go to school or work so that the recovery process is faster and doesn't infect others," he concluded.