Rhinitis, stuffy nose, teary eyes, sneezing. In the popular language, we call this collection of symptoms by their unofficial name - "colds" or "colds", but in the medical language it is "upper respiratory tract infection"
Colds are considered the leading cause of absenteeism of children from dormitories, kindergartens, and schools. Although adults also suffer from colds, children tend to develop it more than adults. Statistically, a baby can suffer from about 20 colds in its first two years. As a child, he would suffer from about 8-6 cold events a year, compared to an adult who would only suffer from 4-2 events.
Some of the colds can be prevented. Therefore, it is advisable to give thought and try to improve the diet and activity habits of adults and children alike. For example, taking echinacea and probiotics, eating a diet rich in minerals and vitamins, using warming spices, and more. To that end, we have gathered tips, tips, and rules to adapt, to manage an active, healthy lifestyle.
How to prevent and treat colds?
As mentioned, colds are a type of infection. There are over 200 types of viruses that cause colds. Symptoms usually begin several days after infection and last for about a week. The main reason why infants and children are infected more often than adults is because their immune system is less developed. In addition, children tend to catch up with each other thanks to physical proximity during play. Fortunately, the number of colds usually decreases after age 6.
Colds are considered a winter disease, as in winter there is a greater tendency to contract various types of viruses and bacteria, which cause diseases that manifest in heat, muscle pain, headache, cough, fever, nasal congestion, and the like. Since colds are caused by viruses, there are actually no drugs that can cure it, but only relieve the discomfort associated with it. Because, as is well known, antibiotics work against bacteria alone and are not effective against viruses.
To prevent colds, there are several unique recommendations:
Pre-biotic supplement: This may reduce the number of infections and reduce the risk of recurrence. Probably the strengthening of the immune system by prebiotics is what allows it to be reduced.
Insufficient sleep: Studies show that insufficient sleep increases the risk of colds. Apparently, sleep deprivation disrupts certain immune functions. The researchers found that the risk of people sleeping less than seven hours a night for a cold was 2.94 times higher than others.
Drinking: Caffeine-free beverages, including water and sugar-free juices, may help loosen and clear the mucous membranes, soothe a sore throat, and return fluid. Hot drinks, such as herbal teas or soup, not only contribute to the body's fluids, but their heat also helps fight infection and relieves nasal congestion. Also, when there is insufficient moisture, the nasal lining dries and fails to protect the body well enough against viruses.
Other recommendations for preventing and relieving other winter diseases:
- Consume foods rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, and zinc.
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Ginger, cinnamon, and cloves: These spices are known to have medicinal properties, which help the immune system. To enjoy most of the virtues we recommend eating them uncooked.
Echinacea is a medicinal plant. Taking it may help increase the production of white blood cells in the body and boost the immune system. - If you or your children do not maintain a balanced, varied, and healthy diet, it is advisable to supplement the deficiencies with the appropriate nutritional supplements or multivitamins.
- Taking probiotics helps maintain the proper mechanism of action of white blood cells, digestive health, and coping with side effects when taking antibiotics.
- Exercise stimulates blood circulation, maintains balanced body temperature, opens obstructions, and elevates mood.
- Taking hands with water and soap often can help eliminate the viruses before they cause illness. Therefore, it is important to remind children to wash their hands before eating and when they come home.
- Doctors recommend sneezing or coughing into the elbow or cuff to prevent them from spreading in the air, leaving the palms clean of viruses and preventing contamination by contact with the palms or handshake.
- It is worth changing your winter diet, both because it is a good opportunity to improve your habits and because there are foods that may help prevent or alleviate winter sickness through nutrition. Their sons: chicken soup, casseroles, fruits and vegetables, and more. There are foods that you might want to take out of the menu, such as dairy, sugar, and more.
