Fighting Cold
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As soon as you feel that you are about to catch cold (flu), consult a doctor (preferably your family physician). You cannot be sure of type of virus causing symptoms that you relate with common cold! After that, check following suggestions!
Generally:
- in some people, sinus (cavities in bones around nose and eyes) makes cold even more problematic
- may have other related problems like sore throat, headache, fever etc.
- one of the nostrils is more blocked than the other one
You don't have to follow all the advices as you may not be having all the materials in your kitchen.
What TO DO:
- GENTLY BLOW YOUR CHOCKED NOSTRIL by blocking the other one.
- DRINK cup-ful of WARM WATER or fluids manytimes (total not less than 7 glasses or 1.75 liters everyday for adults; which helps mucus/discharge flow)
- REST a bit more than usual (which helps your body utilize conserved energy fighting cold)
- While lying on bed keep the congested nostril up by turning either on left or right
- Drink 1/2 cup warm tea (or kaaDdaa) 4-5 times (Boil water with peaces of garlic, ginger and clove, dip a tea-bag and keep it in thermos flask)
- You can use tea/kaaDdaa to gargle if you have sore throat
- Rest in a ventilated (but not cold) area/room
- Inhale steam / fumes of Vinegar
- Inhale fumes of turmeric powder (called dhuni / dhoonee in India)
- Inhale oils like eucalyptus (nilgiri)
- Apply a little balm on forehead, throat, nose, chest etc.
- Little bit of light Exercise (aerobics, yoga), only if you are not tired or warm
What NOT TO DO (to be avoided):
- Blowing nose hard (will cause ear-ache)
- Sleeping or lying under direct and cold air stream (from fan etc.)
- Excessive labor/exertion/tension
- Cold shower
- Letting your hair (& body) remain wet after taking showers
- Exposure to excessive heat (dehydration)
- Smoking
- Drinking alcohol
- Eating too much greasy/oily food
- Going to office, school or crowded places
Maintain hygene, avoid sharing cups, utensils (even balm bottles!). There are some electric steaming machines available. Choose one which is less powerful as you can face it for longer!
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