MONSOON AND ALLERGIES! ALLERGIC INFECTIONS THAT HAPPEN DURING MONSOON A famous quote says, “Nothing grows without rain”. Yes, it is true for many aspects to make life happen and nourish on earth. No doubt, our beautiful earth will turn barren if there is no rain. Earth provides nourishment to all the living organisms residing here on planet earth, directly or indirectly, but the question arises, is it possible if there is no monsoon season happening? Monsoon is a season that embellishes the earth with greenery, it bestows beauty to the earth to bloom the flora and fauna. There would be barely anyone who dislikes rain. Undoubtedly, monsoon is a beautiful season but as it is said every coin has two sides, it could affect otherwise too.  As we know monsoon is a season of puddles, humidity and most importantly it induces the absence of the Sun. Sun is a source of life as well as health. And in absence of the Sun, our immune system, as well as the digestive system, turns sluggish. You might have observed experienced there is a remarkable spike in infections during the rainy season. It is advisable for people of all age groups not to neglect the chances of getting infected during the rainy season. That’s the reason, our parents and family doctors advise us to avoid outside food during monsoon season. The reason is quite obvious.  So, you might be thinking about which allergies are more prone to happen during the monsoon. Here is a list of top allergies that happen majorly during monsoon.  Skin Allergies Respiratory Allergies  Cold and Flu  Stomach Infections Skin Allergies During Monsoon We are prone to get infected with skin infections during monsoon due to humid weather and mild temperature that provides favourable conditions for bacteria and fungi to spread as well as thrive which may cause skin itchiness, rashes, and other related skin allergies. Acne, Eczema, Hyperpigmentation, and Facial Folliculitis are the common skin allergies that occur in Monsoon.  Respiratory Allergies  As we discussed above, the rainy season houses increased humidity in the weather making pollutants and house dust mites grow incessantly. Also, the monsoon is an ideal time for some weed pollen to undergo pollination making more allergens spread in the air. With damp surfaces and increased allergens as well as house dust mites in the weather the chances of getting infected with chronic diseases like Rhinitis and other respiratory infections during monsoon gets increased. Cold and Flu  There is a remarkable increase in the number of patients infected with the cold and flu during monsoon. The predominant reason for getting infected is the sudden change in the weather, temperature, and humidity. Also, insufficient exposure to sunlight weakens our immune system to fight allergies and infections. Stomach Infections Humid-bound weather during monsoon makes our digestive system turn inert. The digestive system is most vulnerable to infections during the rainy season. Polluted water and unhygienic food lead to many gastral infections. Gastric infections like bloating, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, and ulcerative colitis are common stomach issues. Intake of heavy food and contaminated food with bacteria and parasites must be avoided to avoid any kind of stomach infections during monsoon.