Coryza
Autumn is coming. Leaves are turning yellow and shedded of from its branch. It’s a beautiful scenery. Understandably, the weather is turning cold too. For a boy who grew up in a tropical country, the chilling winds that creep through the gaps of the windows can be quite unbearable. However, the biggest problem is the difference between day and night temperature is as high as 15C. It is warm in the day and freezing cold at night.
I’m down with a fever and sorethroat. This bug has been circulating in International House (IH) for quite a while and many people have already contracted it. I read that the most common causal agent for coryza (aka common cold) is rhinovirus. It usually invades human beings when the temperature turns cold. I used to not believe in getting a cold. I thought as long as I sleep well and eat well I can be quite invincible. Apparently, I was wrong.
Tommorow’s minimum is 9C.
Hope that all of us who are experiencing the similar changes in weather will get through this season well and healthy! Drink lots of water and have plenty of sleep!
March 25th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
hey. go take the flu jab. i had one last week. btw…u can know my recent news at csugayclub.blogspot.com
March 26th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Oh thanx for the advice! Did u take it as a prophylaxis or as a treatment?