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Tips on recovery

Knowing how viruses spread, it is understandable that the best way to prevent catching or spreading the flu or a cold is good hygiene:

  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Use a tissue if you are sneezing or coughing, and then discard the used tissue immediately.
  • Clean hard surfaces with a disinfectant.

Since colds and flus are caused by viruses, antibiotics will not help.

There are also lifestyle changes that can help you recover quickly from the flu or a cold:

  • Drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses per day). Try drinking warm liquids like tea or soup to help with nasal and chest congestion.
  • Use a humidifier to help ease coughing.
  • Get enough rest. Fatigue can increase the duration of symptoms. Staying in bed will also avoid spreading the infection to others.
  • Use saline drops or spray to loosen nasal congestion.
  • Use non-medicated hard lozenges or candy to soothe a sore throat or cough.
  • Gargle with salt water to relieve a sore throat.
  • Stop or reduce smoking. People who smoke tend to get colds more often. Their colds also last longer and they cough more frequently.

All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2024. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Flu-and-Cold

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