How to cope with a cold (10 photos) Bashny.Net

Here I will tell you about a few useful moments in the fight against colds. A particularly topical theme for the winter:



vessel for rinsing the nasal cavity


This device cleans the nasal passage of sterile water or saline solution and frees the nose from excess mucus and other unwanted substances. To some this way to deal with a runny nose will seem uncomfortable. But those who have experienced the treatment given, argue that it is able to instantly relieve pain, reduce pressure on the sinuses and relieve other unpleasant symptoms.

But supporters of this method say that it helps to prevent future problems and diseases associated with the nasal cavity.

Gargle with salt water


Once the nose begins to flow, it can cause a sore throat. To relieve pain and reduce swelling, you should rinse your throat with warm water, adding to the pre-1 \ 2 teaspoon salt.

This brine will flush out all the bacteria irritate the throat.

Peppermint


If you have aches all over the body and you feel a chill, take a warm bath with peppermint. This herb has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to clear sinuses and warm water relaxes muscles and soothe the pain.

If you do not have power in the bath, then you can resort to aromatherapy - Light aroma lamp and add a few drops of peppermint oil or hold over a steam bath head, tying it with a towel. The effect will be the same.

The head on the dais


Because muscle aches, headache, chills and cough may start having trouble sleeping.

To ease breathing and relieve pressure on the sinuses, sleep on several pillows immediately. If you keep your head and shoulders in a good condition, it will weaken the cough and tension in the upper body, so you can sleep late.

Humidifier


Dry air can worsen the symptoms of colds, resulting in nasal mucosa is covered with thick crusts. By increasing the humidity, you thereby reduces nasal congestion.

But be careful - do not forget the time to clean the humidifier to avoid the possibility of ingress of harmful bacteria in the air, and thus even more sick.

Heater "DIY»


There are relatively simple and cheap way to calm muscle pain, as well as to keep the body warm. All you need is the raw rice and long socks. Fill a sock with rice and tie it. Then heat the sock in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Figure pretty retains heat well, so when you put a sock-heater to the shoulders, it will feel much better.

Lemon juice


Hot drink with honey and lemon juice - an excellent way to improve your health. But what to do if a lemon on hand was not there? Instead, the bank is fine lemon juice, which will always help if you suddenly feel the symptoms of colds.

Wet cleaning


As soon as you feel better, do some cleaning - wipe the keyboard, mouse, desktop and other surfaces in the house. This will reduce the chance of infecting someone from home or to ache again.

Packages for used tissues


If you have a runny or stuffy nose, you will need a mountain of handkerchiefs that inevitably will be scattered around the house. You will agree, will not very aesthetically pleasing picture.

It is unlikely that you will carry the trash, so we recommend to use as a portable baskets for garbage bags or boxes of fasting from the tissues (eg Kleenex). So you at least will not have to run to the kitchen and throw used tissues each.