How to quickly recover from a cold

Colds and flu do not sleep. As soon as you become hypothermic or stand next to a sick person, you yourself begin to get sick. Moreover, in winter it’s easier to catch a cold. Nasal congestion, high fever, sore throat, cough and other unpleasant symptoms can bother you for weeks if you are not treated correctly. If you do everything according to the rules, then you will cope with colds and flu much faster.

Sick at home!

As soon as you feel unwell, take a sick leave, and the sooner you do this, the better, both for you and for your company. Believe me, a cold on your feet can drag on for a long time, and complications can also be picked up in the form of chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and other health problems. In addition, by staying home, you will “save” your employees from infection.

You need to get sick while lying down, wrapped up warmly. Try to get out of bed as little as possible, and let your family members look after you.

We begin treatment immediately!

Don't wait until the disease takes over you completely. The slightest nasal congestion, sore throat or sneezing is already a reason to begin all therapeutic measures. At the start, the disease is much easier and faster to treat. If you leave it to chance for a day or two, then it will be much more difficult to get rid of the disease.

More fluid

Drinking plenty of fluids is the main method of treatment. The thing is that both colds and flu are predominantly caused by viruses (in rare cases, colds can be bacterial in nature). Due to the activity of viruses and bacteria, a large number of toxins begin to accumulate in your body, which you can get rid of with the help of liquid. Drink at least 2-2.5 liters of fluid per day, which will allow you to detoxify and sweat.

For colds, decoctions of rose hips, viburnum, cranberries, lingonberries, as well as herbal teas are effective. Also drink alkaline mineral water without carbon. It is known that viruses die in an alkaline environment.

Nasal rinsing

Rinse your nasal cavity with a salt solution several times a day. To do this, you can buy a ready-made solution of sea salt at a pharmacy (the price varies depending on the volume), or prepare one at home. Such rinses help reduce inflammation and also wash away viral particles from the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity.

Light food

Even ancient healers knew that feeding a sick person is the same as feeding a disease. No, this does not mean that you should starve, but during illness it is advisable to eat as little as possible. This way, all the body’s energy will be directed not towards digestion, but towards fighting the disease. Heavy, fatty foods overload the digestive system, which only worsens the course of the disease.

Humidify the air

With low humidity, the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity becomes dry, which only makes it easier for viruses to enter the respiratory tract. Therefore, the air must be constantly humidified, especially in winter, during the heating season, when the indoor air is very dry. Today there are many different air humidifiers, the price of which varies from 200-250 hryvnia to 2.5-3 thousand. The humidity level in the room should be between 50-70%. Humidity is measured with a special device, a hygrometer, which can also be purchased at the store.

Drugs

When it comes to medications, you need to be careful. Antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs are best taken with the permission of a doctor. It is better not to take into account the advice of friends, acquaintances and pharmacists in pharmacies, but to seek a recommendation from a doctor.

If the disease is mild, then it is quite possible to do without medications, provided that you comply with drinking and bed rest. You can also do inhalations with herbal decoctions (if you do not have allergies).

Antipyretic drugs should be taken when the temperature reaches 38-38.5 degrees. The thing is that an increase in temperature is a protective measure.