At the first sign of a cold (weakness, muscle pain, headache, nasal discharge, fever), immediately take action.
When we come into contact with virus carriers, we (the viruses) are inhaled, they attach to the cells of the airway epithelium and then quickly spread throughout the body. How the body responds to this penetration? Naturally begins to fight the virus.
Damaged cells produce interferon to rid themselves of the invaders. Are antibodies that neutralize the virus. What can we do to help the body? When the first cold symptoms (weakness, muscle pain, headache, nasal discharge, fever), immediately take action.
Show your support for the immune system
Bed rest is recommended. Refrain from traveling on public transport, transfer of business meetings, do not torture yourself exercise. Do not try in the beginning of disease immediately to bring the temperature down! After all, it’s a defense mechanism of the body, it slows down the development and reproduction of viruses. If the temperature rises above 38 degrees, it is possible to use antipyretic agents.
Emergency assistance for colds
Better to start with taking the safest medicines with the minimum number of contraindications and is well combined with other means. Usually it is drugs that enhance the immune system (Echinacea, ginseng), as well as drugs nonspecific antiviral actions that affect a wide range of viruses.
Drink more
Drink plenty of water (2-3 liters daily) relieves and flushes out toxins from the body. Drink water, tea with honey or raspberries, broth hips, fruit drinks.
Rinse the nose
Speed up the recovery of nasal lavage with a solution of sea salt. It is also good to gargle with a solution of chamomile inhalations with essential oils of eucalyptus, sage, tea tree, lavender. They have antibacterial properties and have a soothing effect on mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
Adjust the power
Your body should get all necessary to fight viruses vitamins (especially A, E, C). Eat vegetables, fruits, fish. Give up coffee and alcohol (they dehydrate the body). Be sure to include in the diet garlic and onions: volatile – known killer of viruses. Do not overeat: so the body spends less energy digesting food and let them fight infection.
Ventilate the room
Do this every 2 hours. This will prevent re-infection and reduce the number of viruses.
