Got Cold Symptoms? Here's What To Do


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Sniffles, sore throat, or stuffy nose? Here's how to manage your cold safely and effectively.

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Rest

Your immune system needs energy to fight off infection. Get at least 7-9 hours of rest.

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Hydrate

Warm fluids can help with dehydration and immunity boost. Drink warm water, soups, and herbal teas.

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Relieve Nasal Congestion

Inhale steam for 5-10 minutes, use a saline nasal spray or rinse, and keep indoor humidity around 40-50%.

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Soothe That Sore Throat

Gargle with warm salt water, sip honey-lemon tea or warm turmeric milk, and avoid spicy, fried, or very cold foods.

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Manage Mild Fever

Use paracetamol for relief (as advised by your doctor), but avoid self-medicating with antibiotics because they don't work on viruses!

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Eat To Heal

Choose light, nourishing meals. Add natural anti-inflammatories like ginger-garlic, and include Vitamin C foods.

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Support Your Immunity

Stay active with light stretching or yoga, avoid alcohol and smoking, and keep stress low.

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When To See A Doctor

Seek medical help if you have fever of 102 or more for 3 days, wheezing, chest pain, earache.

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Protect Others

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, wash hands regularly, and avoid close contact with babies, elderly, and people with chronic illness.

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Prevent Future Colds

Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, get adequate sleep, and keep rooms ventilated and dust-free.

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The Takeaway

Most colds resolve within 7-10 days. Be patient, rest well, and nourish your body. If symptoms worsen, seek medical care early.

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