With the cold creeping in, dengue and malaria will be replaced by new infections and disorders. Here’s a list of the diseases to watch out for over the next four months.

Get ready to battle the usual flu, sore throats and runny noses. These infections are airborne and spread through sneezing, coughing and contaminated surfaces.

Cold also exacerbates asthma and raises your chances of upper respiratory track infections and lung infections.