How To Treat Common Cold?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 1:45
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The common cold is one of the most common ailments known to afflict millions of individuals across the globe every year. Also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis or acute coryza in medical terms, the common cold as we all are familiar with can be one hell of a nuisance.
The symptoms of a common cold are quite similar to that of influenza and other infections such as runny nose, sneezing, chills, sore throat, fatigue, nasal congestion, headaches, shivering, low appetite and malaise. The symptoms can be more severe in infants, children and the elderly. Common cold is caused by a viral infection and there is no cure for it.
Treatment for common cold:
If you are looking to battle a common cold, you must take several precautions that can help reduce the severity and duration of the cold and alleviate some of its symptoms.
Home remedies: If you are looking to treat common cold at home, you must begin by taking loads of rest. This will enable you to slow down a bit and improve your body’s chances to combat the infection.
Inhalation of steam or the use of a humidifier can help relieve nasal congestion. This will also help alleviate any headache caused by the cold. You can also inhale a few drops of eucalyptus oil in order to get rid of nasal congestion.
Diet: If you’re down with a cold, you need to consume loads of hot liquids such as soups and broths. Garlic soup and clear chicken soup are some of the best options for treating common cold.
In addition to this, you can also drink hot herbal teas such as that of ginger, cinnamon and chamomile. All types of alcoholic beverages should be avoided when you are struck by a cold.
Over the counter medications: It is best to avoid all multi-symptom OTC drugs as they may include ingredients to battle symptoms you might not even have. Cough medicines come in handy when your cough is not bringing up mucus.
Expectorants are helpful in case the cough is accompanied by phlegm and suppressants help reduce the frequency of a cough. Antibiotics should be avoided unless the cold is accompanied by a bacterial infection such as strep throat.
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