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The common cold is caused by a virus called rhinovirus. This virus typically causes an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) but can also cause lower respiratory tract infections and sometimes pneumonia. Rhinovirus occurs most often from March to October, and the incubation period is usually 12-72 hours after infection with the bacteria. Conventional natural cold treatments take advantage of the immune system's ability to kill rhinovirus. Although there is no common cure for the common cold, the goal of natural treatment is to boost the immune system with the help of herbs, vitamins and minerals.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Treat the common cold

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   Take plenty of time to rest. If possible, take a day off to sleep and rest.Working when sick will make the illness last longer. Conversely, you will recover quickly and not infect your co-workers while you are at home.
   • Keep your child home from school if they catch a cold. The teachers and parents of other students will appreciate it!

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   Drink a lot of water. Water here is water, juice, tea, chicken soup or vegetable soup. Chicken soup is really good for the common cold!
   • Make sure to drink plenty of filtered water. This advice is always effective, but it is even more effective when you have a cold. You should at least drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.
   • Coffee, alcohol, "fruit juices" are high in sugar and carbonated drinks will really dehydrate you.
   • Peppermint and green tea are excellent antioxidants and clear your sinuses. You can add honey to soothe a sore throat.

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   Try to eat even when you don't feel your appetite. Vegetables are always good for your health, especially those containing vitamin C such as broccoli, oranges, strawberries, spinach and bell peppers. Blended soups and meal replacements are fine, but anything you can eat is beneficial.

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   Consider going to see a doctor. Usually you don't need to see a doctor. However, if you or your child experiences any of the following symptoms, go to the clinic:
   • Fever higher than 40 ° C. If your baby is younger than 6 months old and has a fever, seek medical attention. For young children of any age, if the fever is 40 ° C or higher, take them to the clinic.
   • If symptoms persist for more than 10 days.
   • If the symptoms are severe or you experience strange symptoms such as severe headache, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty breathing.
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Method 2 of 5: Treat specific cold symptoms

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   Treat each symptom individually. Some cold symptoms should be examined and treated individually. While conventional natural remedies will be effective, there are a few things you can do to relieve individual symptoms. Symptoms of the common cold include:
   • Dry nose or allergies are usually the first symptom.
   • An itchy and uncomfortable sore throat or throat is also common first.
   • Runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneeze. The condition gets worse in the next 2-3 days after the first symptoms appear. The runny nose is usually watery and clear. It will then turn thicker and become greenish yellow.
   • Headache or body aches.
   • Weep.
   • Pressure on face and ears for a blocked sinus.
   • Loss of taste and smell.
   • Cough and / or hoarseness.
   • Low-grade fever usually occurs in infants and preschoolers.

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   Treat sinus congestion. For a stuffy nose, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil, peppermint and tea tree oil to a bowl of boiling water. Tilt your head over the bowl (but not too close - don't get burned by the steam!) And wrap a towel around your head to inhale the steam. You can also add these oils to your bath water.

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   Cough treatment. You can use natural cough lozenges or throat sprays, which will help moisten your throat and ease discomfort. If you have a dry cough and a dry throat, the milk will moisten your throat and help you feel good. If you have a severe cough (with phlegm), milk will make the condition worse.
   • If you are concerned about strep throat, your cough indicates that you don't have strep.

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   Treating a sore throat. For a common sore throat, rinse your mouth with warm salt water to kill bacteria. You can add 1 drop of tea tree oil (if available) into warm salt water gargle. This will help kill the bacteria in the throat.

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   Treatment of other illnesses that make cold symptoms worse. The common cold can be complicated by ear infections (otitis media), sinusitis, bronchitis (pneumonia with chest pressure and cough) and asthma symptoms. If you experience the above symptoms at the same time, it is best to see a doctor for proper examination and treatment. advertisement

Method 3 of 5: Use herbs to treat colds

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   Use wild chamomile when you notice the first symptoms. Chamomile tea taken early will help treat the first symptoms of a cold. Wild chamomile has been shown to treat colds and shorten the duration of the illness.
   • Wild chamomile rarely causes harmful effects, but some people may also experience allergies such as nausea and headache.

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   Add garlic to your diet. Garlic has antibacterial and anti-viral properties that have been used for thousands of years to reduce the severity of colds by boosting the immune system. Choose garlic supplements (but follow the manufacturer's instructions) and use garlic in cooking.
   • The easiest way to eat garlic during a cold is to add a clove or two to chicken soup!

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   Drink Elderberry tea (elderberry). Elderberry tea is a long-standing remedy for colds. Elderberry is an effective immune system boosting herb with antiviral properties.

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   Use ginger. Ginger is a hot herb that is safe for pregnant women and children to use as a tea. Ginger also has antiviral properties that help in sensations. advertisement

Method 4 of 5: Eat right to treat a cold

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   Eat a small, nutritious meal. Eat small amounts of solid, easily digestible foods and eat them often. As such, you will provide the necessary energy for the immune system to function at its best.

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   Balancing diet. You need protein from peeled fish and poultry as well as complex carbohydrates. Some good examples include:
   • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with mushrooms. Eggs contain zinc - which helps boost the immune system. This dish contains protein that is easy to digest for most people. In mushrooms contain glucan that helps strengthen the immune system. Adding a pinch of cayenne pepper can help loosen mucus and make it easier to drain.
   • Eat yogurt and a snack at lunch. The amount of active bacteria will improve the intestinal tract and strengthen the digestive system.
   • Eat foods rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Suitable foods include red bell peppers, oranges, berries, and green vegetables. You can also add foods rich in beta-carotenes and vitamin A like carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes.
   • Eat chicken soup! Add a little brown rice and vegetables to the soup.

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   Drink a lot of water. Lots of water and water. You can add honey and lemon (another source of vitamin C) and boil warm water. Green tea contains antioxidants and fruit juice contains vitamins and minerals and also helps you to quickly regain energy. Besides, you can also drink more chicken soup.

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   Add vitamins and minerals to your diet. If the food cannot provide enough vitamins and minerals, you will need a supplement. Health information from Harvard says some of the following vitamins and minerals help boost the immune system:
   • Vitamin A. You can get vitamin A in dark green vegetables, carrots, fish and tropical fruits.
   • Vitamin B complex - especially riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin B8 have been shown to help boost the immune system. Green vegetables are rich in B vitamins.
   • Vitamin E is an antioxidant - the most abundant in avocados.
   • Vitamin C has long been viewed as an important source of cold therapy, although research shows the opposite. It seems that vitamin C is only effective when incorporating a healthy diet, so try to eat foods from vitamin C. Citrus fruits and juices as well as tropical fruits (like papaya , pineapple) is high in vitamin C.
   • Zinc is essential for the function of the immune system, but do not overdo it (only 15-25mg / day) and do not use zinc-containing nasal sprays. Because it can cause loss of smell.
   • Selenium is an essential mineral and is often deficient because soils in some parts of the world do not have as much selenium (selenium is normally absorbed by plants and plants growing in selenium deficient regions will not contain this substance). However, do not take more than 100 mcg / day.
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Method 5 of 5: Make nasal sprays

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   Find out if you need a nasal spray. Saline nasal sprays can be used to help you with colds, allergies, or simply to clean your nose. Saline nasal sprays can be made at home and used as often as needed without worry. It can be used by adults, children and babies.

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   Prepare materials. You will need water, salt and a small spray bottle. The spray bottle should have a capacity of 30-60 ml.
   • If you use a nasal spray on an infant or young child with a stuffy nose, you should use a round plastic nasal tube to gently clean the runny nose effectively.
   • You can use sea salt or table salt, but if you are allergic to iodine (or if you are not sure if you have an allergy), use a non-iodized salt like salt to soak vegetables or kosher salt.

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   Make a nasal spray. Boil 250ml of water and let cool gradually. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the water and dissolve. With 1/4 teaspoon of salt, the solution will balance the amount of salt in the body (isotonic).
   • You will likely need a saline nasal spray with a higher amount of salt in your body (hypertonic). To do this, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt instead of 1/4. This works when a runny nose causes a stuffy nose and you find it difficult to breathe or clean it.

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   Use baking soda instead of salt. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to 250 ml of hot water and dissolve. Baking soda will change the pH of the solution so that it doesn't sting.

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   Pour the solution into the spray bottle. Empty the solution into a bottle with a lid and store in the refrigerator. Remember to warm the solution before using it! After two days, you should discard any unused solution.

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   Spray one or two sprays of water on each side of your nose. Some of the solution will probably go down the throat. Have a towel or paper towel ready to wipe off any liquid spills.

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   Use a syringe to bring salt water to the nose of an infant or young child. For infants and young children, insert the tip of the syringe on one side of the nose (avoid touching the inside of the nose), pump one or two sprays, and wait for 2-3 minutes. Then tilt the baby's head back slightly and use another syringe to drain the runny nose.
   • Do not squeeze the brine pump too hard.
   • Gently squeeze the syringe to deliver the solution, bring the tip of the tube into your nose, and slowly release your hand.
   • Avoid touching the inside of the nose, although this is difficult to avoid with children. Clean the syringe with a paper towel and discard the towel. Use a clean tissue when injecting solution into each side of your nose, to reduce the spread of bacteria. Wash hands before and after handling.
   • Repeat 2 to 3 times per day. If your child wiggles constantly, don't stress, try again later. Remember to always be gentle! For older children, you can repeat the process 4 to 5 times per day.
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Warning

• If symptoms get worse and do not go away after 7 days, see your doctor.
• Tea tree oil cannot be swallowed. If used to rinse mouth, only 1 drop and do not swallow. Then rinse your mouth again with clean water.