About one out of every three people can be classified as "weather-sensitive," meaning they react strongly to adverse weather conditions. In medical meteorology, this is referred to as "meteorological syndrome." The main clinical symptoms include: emotional depression, general weakness, insomnia, headaches, irritability, etc. Heatstroke and air conditioning sicknesses that we are familiar with also fall under this category. Yongji Weather reminds us that the charm of life lies in its unpredictability and in learning to adapt.
"Meteorological syndrome" does not only occur in summer; cold waves, typhoons, sudden changes in temperature, or strong winds, heavy fog, and prolonged rainy weather can all potentially trigger it. For example, when air pressure drops, a person's breathing volume increases, blood circulation accelerates, and the heart’s workload becomes heavier. At the same time, the eyeball may swell to varying degrees, affecting vision. Interestingly, sensitivity to weather changes increases with age. Data shows that among teenagers, about 20% are sensitive to weather changes, for middle-aged people it's about one-third, and for the elderly, it rises to around half. Among all weather-sensitive individuals, women account for three-quarters.
"Meteorological Syndrome" is a very common but often overlooked allergic reaction, mainly caused by dysfunction of the nervous system. To effectively prevent and treat summer "meteorological syndrome," doctors recommend strengthening physical exercise, dietary adjustment to reduce gastrointestinal burden, drinking more water, and getting more sleep. Qiu Junrui particularly warns against men who go shirtless from overindulging in the coolness, because the microclimate formed between clothing and the body is more conducive to heat dissipation.
-- Edited by Huang Deli