Dr. Deepal Perera, a specialist at Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital, Colombo, says that the incidence of hepatitis and viral diseases among children has increased these days.

It is with the ongoing rain.

According to this, the doctor said that children will be affected by Asthma disease along with cough, cold and fever.

Dr. Deepal Perera also mentioned that it is possible to protect children from the condition by receiving proper medical treatment.

The doctor also requests the parents not to send their children to school if they have the symptoms mentioned above.
(colombotimes.lk)