Colds

Colds: The common cold is a contagious viral upper respiratory tract infection. It affects sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx and larynx. It can be caused by many different types of viruses and the body can never build up resistance to all of them.

Antibiotics do not cure or shorten the illness which can last from three days to a week. Symptoms include headache, body aches, sore throat, low temperature, sinus infection, coughing, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and watery eyes.

A cold can be spread through direct contact – if you sneeze or cough, tiny droplets of fluid containing the cold virus are launched into the air and can be breathed in by others. It can also be spread through indirect contact – if you sneeze onto a door handle and someone else touches the handle a few minutes later, they may catch the cold virus if they then touch their mouth or nose

You only really need to see your doctor if:

your symptoms persist for more than three weeks
you have a high temperature (fever) of 39°C (102.2°F) or above
you cough up blood-stained phlegm (thick mucus)
you feel chest pain
you have breathing difficulties
you experience severe swelling of your lymph nodes (glands) in your neck and/or armpits

Herbal Remedies:

Astragalus Cayenne Pepper and Apple Cider Vinegar Cloves and Cinnamon Echinacea Elder, Elderberry Elderflower, Elder Eucalyptus Steam Inhalation Garlic Ginger Ginger Tea Recipe Lemon Grass Raspberry Leaf Tea Turmeric Remedies

Home Remedies:

Honey Honey and White Pepper Lemon and Garlic

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