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ABC of Common Cold and Fever
- An infection, led by a virus, that attacks the upper respiratory tract is known as common cold.
- Anyone can be affected by this, be it adults or children. However the latter are at a greater risk.
- Common cold is harmless to the body and so are the effects of common cold. It is completely curable.
- The recovery period lasts almost 10 days and not treating it in time may make this period difficult for you.
- For treating the common cold, one does not need to go very far. The best treatment for the common cold is available at home itself.
- In case infection becomes bad, Ayurvedic cures may help you.
- Issue in the Respiratory Tract: The first signs of common cold are sinus pain, sore throat and cough. If untreated, you may experience runny nose, wheezing and breathlessness.
- Fever: Fever may reach as high as 101.3 F in adults and 99 - 100.4F in kids. Chills or tremors are generally not experienced.
- Full Body Ache: It is common to experience muscle cramps and joint pains. Once the treatment is over, this may linger on for a few days.
- Difficult to concentrate: Common cold slows down the brain function as it makes you excessively drowsy. Headaches are part and parcel of it. Concentrating on tasks can become difficult due to brain fog.
- Common cold infection is caused by Rhinovirus.
- It is an air-borne disease and can travel from one infected person to a healthy person.
- At times, even bacterial agents can cause cold attacks but chances are very slim.
- If one is a heavy smoker, has compromised immunity or is older in age, risk of contracting it increases.
- Painkillers and Antibiotics: Any persistent signs of common cold like throat pain, congestion or body aches calls for painkillers and antibiotics. Bacterial infection in the chest is prevented by antibiotics.
- Decongestants: Mucus formed in the nasal passage is expelled with the help of sprays, pills or syrups. Common colds may happen due to allergy as well. In this case, decongestants having antihistamines, which is an anti-inflammatory hormone, is used to soothe the respiratory tract lining.
- Ayurvedic treatment for common cold and fever: Ayurveda uses yogic asanas and herbal formulations to treat common cold. It is safe for both the adults and children.
- Natural immune response of the body is stimulated which fights off the microbes and eliminates inflammatory enzymes from the blood.
- Practice Good Personal Hygiene: Washing hands often with soap and water, social distancing when in contact with an infected person and wearing masks are some easy ways to prevent the infection for yourself. If you are allergic to dust, pollen, etc. it is imperative that you wear a mask.
- Vitamin C: Low immunity is a common reason for common cold. Citrus fruits contain Vitamin C which boosts up the white blood cells count and naturally eliminates free radicals. Consume fruits like orange, kiwi, lemon, grapefruit etc.
- Stay Hydrated: Flushing out toxins from the body is highly important as cold causing microbes are also flushed out in the process. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily. During a change in season, drink something warm like herbal teas, soups, etc.
- Cleanliness is Godliness: Common cold is highly contagious. Being air-borne it travels really fast. Thus it is important to keep the surrounding clean and sanitised. In a public place avoid touching your eyes, mouth, nose or ears unless your hands are washed.
- Exercise: As this virus attacks the upper respiratory tract, exercise daily to strengthen it. De-stress yourself and do Yoga.
- Honey: This yummy treat forms a protective covering on the inflamed muscles of the throat. It is one of the natural ways to treat common cold to eliminate the cold-causing microbes.
- Hot Lemonade: Have this early morning for your dose of Vitamin C. In a cup of warm water, add some lemon juice and a dash of honey. Sip it up for enhanced immunity. Honey shall soothe the cough as well. Drink it as many times as you want.
- Dry Ginger: Sonth or Dry Ginger is a common cold treatment at home. Drinking it as a herbal tea can reduce your bouts of cough and irritated throat.
- Vapourise: In a hot bowl of water add 1-2 drops of Eucalyptus oil and breath the steam from the infused bowl. Any kind of nasal blockage will be cleared with this. Do it a couple of times a day.
- Turmeric Milk: The safest home remedy to treat common cold, it effectively cures cold. Drinking it before bed time ensures a good night’s sleep.
- Holy Basil: Known as the Queen of all herbs for common cold, it speeds up antibody formation to fight off the microbes. Being a strong anti-inflammatory agent, any kind of mucus, toxins and spasms is cleared to give you an unblocked air passage.
- Yashtimadhu: Commonly known as mulethi, it acts as a natural expectorant. Mucus depositions in the chest area are loosened with this herb. Drink it as a tea and it will give you a good night’s sleep as well.
- Pippali: Another common cold medication, effects of common cold like sore throat, chest congestion and fever are treated by this. Being high in antioxidants, Pippali detoxifies the entire respiratory tract.
- Cinnamon: Incorporating cinnamon in the common cold treatment can clear the breathing along with speech within days. It starts acting on the throat and treats all the way up to lungs. Mildly sweet in taste, it is an excellent remedy.
- Guduchi: This herb can be safely administered to children. One of the ways to treat common cold, it also stimulates immunity which stops the spread of infections in the chest. Any loss of appetite due to the disorder is also taken care of by it.
- Standing Forward Bend: Yoga asana for congestion and chronic cough, this posture removes the toxins in the lungs. Other toxins in the lymph nodes and tissues of the body are also drawn out by it.
- Seated Spinal Twist: There is mucus stuck in the lungs. While twisting in this asana, it opens up the air passages through which the excess mucus is released. Digestive fire is also stimulated with this asana.
- Child’s Pose: This pose increases air flow in the lungs. In viral infections it is common to experience brain fog or chest heaviness. Performing this asana can provide a respite from that.