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Nobody likes to be sick. From the irritation of the sneezing nose and itchy throat of a cold, to the fever and vomiting symptoms of a cold, all of these can make you down and feel drowsy. Since the flu and the cold still don't have proper treatment, you can endure the illness for about 3 to 10 days and this is also the general time the illness usually lasts. However, if you know how to take care of your body properly, you can recover quickly.

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Method 1 of 4: Take care of your body so you don't get Sick

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   Stay home and take time off from work or school. Going out and spending a normal day like any other will make you more tired. In addition, you can also infect those around you. Resting at home and taking care of yourself will help you return to the outside world faster. Remember, you are most likely to infect others early in the illness. For a cold, for example, the first 3 or maybe 4 to 5 days is the most contagious time.

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   Try to sleep as much as you can. Sleep is one of the most important steps in helping your body feel better. When you are sick, your body needs as much energy as possible to fight it. And sleep will bring you that energy.

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   Limit exercise or vigorous exercise. Even if you routinely exercise every day and being active gives you more energy, exercising too much while you're sick won't give you that energy. On the contrary, this will make you even more exhausted and can make some problems related to breathing or stuffy nose worse.

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   Wash your hands often. Getting into this routine will help you avoid contact with more germs that cause illness and get worse. Moreover, hand washing also helps to remove any germs that are in the hands. Wash your hands with warm water and soap and gently rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Helping Yourself Feel Better at home

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   Determine if you have a cold or the flu. Once you know what disease you have, you can plan the appropriate treatment. Symptoms of a cold that usually manifest only on the top of the head include coughing, sneezing, and irritation of the nose. Meanwhile, flu symptoms appear all over the body. Some signs of the flu include headache and muscle aches, cold and fever sensation, and vomiting, even though they do not appear together. There is a risk that you will feel more tired than a cold.

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   Drink enough water. Sometimes, drinking lots of fluids can also help get rid of the illness from the body. Water is often considered the best choice. However, you can drink whatever you think is good for your body. Try to drink a glass of water every two hours or so. You can also try a Pedialyte rehydration bottle or some other electrolyte supplement, especially if you have signs of vomiting or diarrhea.

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   Enjoy hot tea. Tea can help clear a stuffy nose and soothe a sore throat, especially when it comes to colds. Tea also contains theophylline - which can help clean the lungs and reduce mucus. Any kind of tea is good for health. However, honey can soothe the mucous membranes of your throat so that you should feel better.

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   Healthy eating. If you have cravings, consider whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. Even if sweets or fast foods seem tempting right now, they won't help your body function properly or fight off sickness. The best choice for one serving depends on your symptoms.
   • When you have a sore throat, it's better to get a cooling treat like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, or creamy soup.
   • On the other hand, the body can reduce pain thanks to green vegetables, yogurt, and avocados, magnesium or calcium-rich foods in general.
   • The best way to treat a headache is to drink water. Occasionally, a little caffeine can help with headaches, especially coffee or tea. However, make sure to stay hydrated as caffeine can make it more susceptible to dehydration.
   • For stuffy nose, you can make a cup of "golden milk" yourself. Simmer two cups of coconut milk with one teaspoon of ginger powder and one teaspoon of turmeric powder, and add some pepper. After a few minutes of boiling, let the mixture cool for 10 minutes before drinking. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, and this is considered to be an effective way for the mixture to enter the body.
   • Enjoy the chicken soup. Ancient experience is correct when it comes to chicken soup that can help you recover from a cold. The soup is known to strengthen the immune system. And based on ingredients, it can also add electrolytes and a variety of vitamins, as well as help thin mucus.

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   Take a hot bath. The hot steam helps to remove mucous membranes. Meanwhile, water can energize the skin and wash away any pathogenic bacteria that live on the skin when you are sick.

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   Gargle to help soothe a sore throat. Use warm water with a spoonful of salt, and an optional teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. You can also use hydrogen peroxide on its own, but only be careful using a small amount (about 2 tablespoons) at room temperature. Then, dilute more water to rinse your mouth. This mouthwash mixture is very effective at clearing mucus. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Taking Adjuvant Medication

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   Take over-the-counter cold or flu medications. Should find the right medicine for the medical condition. For example, take cough medicine to treat a cough or take a fever or pain reliever to relieve a fever or headache (like aspirin or ibuprofen). You can also ease your cough with dextromethorphan - an ingredient commonly found in some syrups and suppressants. To treat a stuffy nose, look for a medicine that contains the ingredients guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine. If in doubt, consult your pharmacist.

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   Use a nasal spray or nasal wash. There are a variety of products to help wash mucus and clear your nasal passages, from bottle sprays to warm nasal washers. Nasal rinses, including tampons, can be a bit unfamiliar to you (you have to pour saline solution into one of your nasal passages and runny nose water from the other), but they are really effective. . Remember to use purified or filtered water (avoid using water directly from the tap) to make a nasal rinse solution.

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   Suck on cough candy. Throat pain can be relieved by sucking on cough lozenges, and will also help alleviate the dry cough. The ingredients in lozenges help protect your throat and make you feel more comfortable. Read the packaging carefully, and you should not suck the candies as often, even if they taste good. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Seek Help from a Doctor

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   Call the health care helpline for advice. Talking with your nurse or health professional will help adjust your recovery plan accordingly. Your doctor will give you some advice on specific medications to get better quickly or even call the pharmacy to prescribe the right one for you.

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   See your doctor if your cold symptoms get worse or if your cold doesn't go away. Do not hesitate to see a doctor if symptoms are accompanied by a high fever (above 38.3 ° C), shivering cold, not eating or drinking, vomiting, and bloody sputum or mucus. These serious signs require professional help than just resting at home.

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   Follow the instructions recommended by your doctor or healthcare professional. If your doctor prescribes a medicine for you, take the full amount that he prescribes. If your doctor wants you to follow-up with your next appointment, you should make a time for that appointment. Even if you think you are getting better and don't need to take any extra medicine or have a follow-up appointment. Don't delay your own recovery. advertisement