Dr. RR Dutta's Monsoon Illness Prevention and Diagnostic Advice

Dr. RR Dutta warns that the first 72 hours of monsoon fever are a critical diagnostic window for diseases like dengue and malaria, requiring blood tests rather than home observation.

Patients are advised to avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, which increase bleeding risks in dengue, and to maintain a written record of temperatures to assist physicians in tracking illness progression.

Immediate medical attention is required for warning signs such as persistent vomiting, bleeding from gums or nose, or extreme drowsiness, especially as the critical phase often begins after fever subsides.