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Do Rain Drops Make You Sick?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Question: Is it true that rain drops make you sick? why? What is the difference of that and a regular shower?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query

Rain drops does make once sick, it is commonly associated with respiratory infections and flu like symptoms. It is because as the rain drops fall it tends to absorb pollution and other particles normally present in air. It is different from a regular shower where the water is treated chemically to make it clean and potable.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health

Regards
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Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha

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Do Rain Drops Make You Sick?

Brief Answer: Rain drops Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Rain drops does make once sick, it is commonly associated with respiratory infections and flu like symptoms. It is because as the rain drops fall it tends to absorb pollution and other particles normally present in air. It is different from a regular shower where the water is treated chemically to make it clean and potable. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health Regards