The National Health Commission held a press conference on the 21st to introduce the relationship between seasonal solar terms and health. At the meeting, a reporter asked: Does the fluctuation of hypertension in winter be a significant challenge for hypertensive patients? And is it necessary to adjust the dosage of antihypertensive drugs in winter, including how to protect oneself in daily life to maintain blood pressure stability? Regarding this, Ding Rongjing, chief physician of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that blood pressure is greatly affected by temperature, so winter is the season when hypertension is prone to occur and worsen, which is a challenge for hypertensive patients. Elevated blood pressure in winter is not only related to cooler temperatures and blood vessel constriction, but also to increased appetite, reduced activity, weight gain, as well as emotions and stress. So for patients with hypertension, in the autumn and winter seasons, if the blood pressure monitoring shows that the high pressure is higher than 140 or the low pressure is higher than 90 mmHg for three consecutive days, in addition to adjusting their daily routine and diet, it is recommended to seek medical attention and adjust medication in a timely manner. On the contrary, for some individual patients, there may be a decrease in blood pressure. For patients with blood pressure below 110 or below 60 mmHg for three consecutive days, it is recommended to go to the hospital to adjust medication. Some patients also monitor their blood pressure, and their high pressure may be higher than 180 mmHg, or their low pressure may be higher than 110 mmHg. If the blood pressure is consistently elevated after three repeated measurements, especially if accompanied by headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, transient loss of consciousness, brief limb movements, or speech failure, they should seek emergency treatment promptly to reduce the risk of stroke. Ding Rongjing pointed out that when the weather turns cold, for patients with hypertension, if the following four aspects can be done well, it is expected to maintain stable blood pressure. One is to strengthen blood pressure monitoring. When the weather enters autumn, blood pressure tends to rise, so it is necessary to strengthen blood pressure monitoring in a timely manner and keep records. I have noticed fluctuations in my blood pressure and it is recommended to promptly go to the hospital to adjust my medication. The second is to control one's own pace of life. Because the state of stress has a significant impact on blood pressure, it is necessary to adjust one's daily routine and stabilize one's blood pressure during this process. In addition, when the weather changes from warm to cold, the natural world is in a state of change, so the human body is also in a state of change at this time, so blood pressure is easily fluctuating. At this time, it is even more important to control one's pace of life during seasonal changes and ensure a stable winter. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen cold prevention and insulation, as the decrease in temperature is directly related to the increase in blood pressure. Therefore, in winter, it is important to add clothing in a timely manner, especially when the indoor temperature is not high, and pay more attention to keeping warm. To control appetite, maintain appropriate exercise, and quit smoking and drinking. Eat seven to eight times full with each meal, control high-fat, high sugar, and high salt foods, and do 30-40 minutes of brisk walking exercise every day. The intensity of the exercise should be slightly sweaty and exert a little effort, which is a good form of winter exercise. (New Society)