Bangladesh, Jan. 19 -- Due to the winter season, the prevalence of viral flu and respiratory diseases has increased across the country especially in city areas, sources said.

Patients suffering from seasonal influenza, common cold and cough, and RSV-related respiratory infections have risen.

In addition, cases of bronchitis and asthma are also present. If timely treatment is not ensured, these illnesses can progress to pneumonia.

Elderly people, children, and immunocompromised individuals (those with weakened immune systems) are suffering the most from various winter-related viral infections.

During winter, low temperatures, fog, air pollution, and movement in densely populated city areas help viruses spread rapidly.

Especially in th...