February 13, 2017, 04:05 PM
Sore and dry throat, pain when swallowing, runny nose, headache and weakness — these unpleasant sensations are the first to signal a viral infection. You can stop a cold. To do this, it is important not to miss the moment and start treatment on the first day.
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The first recommendation to follow is bed rest. If you feel unwell, stay at home. If this is not possible, try to minimize your activity, avoid stress and overexertion. Second — in no case do not rush to take antipyretics. Temperature up to 38 0C means that the immune system is actively working, helping the body cope with the virus. Your job is to help him, not hinder him. This can be done in the following way.
Flush your nose
The main causative agents of colds — viruses — are transmitted by airborne droplets. This means that the “entrance gates” into the body for them are the respiratory organs. Getting on the mucous membrane of the nose and pharynx, they settle there and begin to actively multiply. If you do not wash them off, the disease will not only not recede, but will worsen. Rinse your nose regularly. To do this, you can use ordinary boiled water, saline (1 teaspoon of salt per liter of water), herbal infusions, etc.
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Heals the throat
Pain, dryness and sore throat are some of the first symptoms of a cold. If you do not attach importance to their treatment, the infection can sink lower into the respiratory tract, and provoke a cough. Gargling will help eliminate discomfort. Plain warm water can also wash away viruses and their metabolic products from the mucous membrane of the throat.
However, by and large, it does not matter how to rinse, the main thing is to carry out the procedure regularly. Plain warm water can also wash away viruses and their metabolic products from the mucous membrane of the throat.
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