Home Remedy for Common Cold

A sore throat, congestion, sneezing, coughing are nothing but the sign of common cold. Once affected by this we continue to remain unrest as it brings viral infections that affect our nasal cavity and respiratory system causing much discomfort.

Common cold, also known as nasopharyngitis is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system which is primarily caused by rhinoviruses and corona viruses.

Common cold is considered as one of the common symptoms for any disease whether it is simple fever or any other disease. The causative agents for common cold are more than 100 different viruses which lead to condition like runny nose.

What are the Common Symptoms of Common Cold?

There are some of the common symptoms of Common Cold which are as follows:

·         Sneezing.

·         A sore throat.

·         Pain on swallowing.

·         A high temperature among children.

·         The nose begins to run, with a water-like secretion that gradually becomes thicker and more yellow.

·         Heavy head.

·         Low energy.

·         An aching feeling in the ears.

·         Headache.

·         Body aches.

·         Coughing.

·         A feeling of being unwell.

·         As the mucous membrane of the nose swells, hard to breathe through the nose.

·         Now, I will provide you some of the basic remedies which will help you to check and hold common cold. In other words, these tips will help you in treating common cold.

·         One of the important things that you should remember is to blow your nose regularly, when you have cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. Sometimes, when you blow hard, pressure can cause an earache. So the best way to blow your nose is to press your finger over one nostril, while you blow gently to clear the other and remember to wash your hands after blowing your nose.

·         It is advisable by medical professionals to take rest, if you are suffering from common cold because sleep may helps your body to direct its energy toward the immune battle.

·         Many people believed that steamy showers moisturize our nasal passages and provide relaxation. So, steamy bath may help in these conditions.

·         We all know that gargling can moisten a sore throat and provide temporary relief. So, whenever you are suffering from cold, take a teaspoon of salt and dissolved in warm water. This will reduce the tickle in your throat. You may also try an astringent gargle such as tea that contains tannin which is responsible to tighten the membranes or you may also use a thick, viscous gargle made with honey, popular in folk medicine.

·         As per the old tradition, it is advisable to drink hot liquids, as it provide relieve to nasal congestion, and prevent dehydration. It also soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.

·         According to nutritionists, plenty of fluids and drinks will be beneficial in treating common cold. Drink lot of water, hot soups in common cold as it will rehydrate your body and help clear congestion and enable your body to fight the infection. Also make sure that you drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.

·         A small dab of mentholated salve under your nose can open breathing passages and help soothe the irritated skin at the base of the nose. Menthol, eucalyptus and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.

In the end, I will only advice that one must apply these easy tips to get out from the grip of common cold. The advantage of using these healthy tips is that it does not have any side effects. Moreover its cheap and gives quick relief from the menace of common cold.

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