The common cold is a viral infectious disease that infects the upper respiratory system. It is also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis and acute coryza.
It is the most common infectious disease in humans and is mainly caused by coronaviruses or rhinoviruses.
Because there are more than 200 viruses that cause the common cold, the human body can never build up resistance to all of them. This is why colds are so common and often return.The common cold is an infection of your nose and throat caused by viruses. We typically catch between two and four colds a year.
The common cold is contagious; it can be spread by air droplets from coughs and sneezes and by touching infected surfaces. It is contagious from 1–2 days before symptoms begin until the symptoms have stopped.
It is the most common infectious disease in humans and is mainly caused by coronaviruses or rhinoviruses.
Because there are more than 200 viruses that cause the common cold, the human body can never build up resistance to all of them. This is why colds are so common and often return.The common cold is an infection of your nose and throat caused by viruses. We typically catch between two and four colds a year.
The common cold is contagious; it can be spread by air droplets from coughs and sneezes and by touching infected surfaces. It is contagious from 1–2 days before symptoms begin until the symptoms have stopped.
Signs And Symptoms
You may experience a combination of these symptoms –
-Runny nose
-Sneezing
-Nasal congestion
-Scratchy throat
-Sore throat
-Watery eyes
-Cough
-Headache
-Muscle aches
-Postnasal drip
-Decreased appetite
You may experience a combination of these symptoms –
-Runny nose
-Sneezing
-Nasal congestion
-Scratchy throat
-Sore throat
-Watery eyes
-Cough
-Headache
-Muscle aches
-Postnasal drip
-Decreased appetite
Causes
The common cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses. Around 50 percent of colds are caused by rhinoviruses, other cold-causing viruses include:
-human parainfluenza virus
-Human metapneumovirus
-coronaviruses adenovirus
-human respiratory syncytial virus
-enteroviruses
When a virus manages to overpower the body's immune system, infection occurs. The first line of defense is mucus, which is produced in the nose and throat by the mucus glands. This mucus traps anything inhaled, such as dust, viruses, and bacteria. Mucus is a slippery fluid that the membranes of the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina produce.
When the mucus is penetrated by the virus, the virus then enters a cell, the virus takes control and uses the cell's machinery to manufacture more viruses, and these viruses then attack surrounding cells.
Risk factors
Some people are more susceptible to the common cold than others, including:
-children under 6
-older adults
-individuals with weak immune systems
-smokers
Anyone who has been around infected individuals is also at risk; for instance on an airplane or at school. Also, people are more susceptible to colds in fall and winter, but they can occur at any time of the year.
Complications
Being infected with the common cold can lead to the following complications:
-Acute Bronchitis
-Pneumonia
-Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
-Asthma
There are some precautions that can help avoid catching the common cold. These include:
-Avoid close contact with someone infected with a cold.
-Eat plenty of vitamin-rich fruit and vegetables to help keep the immune system strong.
-When sneezing or coughing, make sure it is done into a tissue. Discard the tissue carefully and wash your hands.
-If you sneeze into your hands, make sure you wash them with soap and water immediately.
-If you have no tissues or a handkerchief, cough into the inside (crook) of your elbow rather than your hands.
-Wash your hands regularly; cold viruses can be transmitted from one person to another by touch. In fact, more germs are passed by shaking hands than by kissing.
-Avoid touching your face, especially your nose and mouth.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166606.php
The common cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses. Around 50 percent of colds are caused by rhinoviruses, other cold-causing viruses include:
-human parainfluenza virus
-Human metapneumovirus
-coronaviruses adenovirus
-human respiratory syncytial virus
-enteroviruses
When a virus manages to overpower the body's immune system, infection occurs. The first line of defense is mucus, which is produced in the nose and throat by the mucus glands. This mucus traps anything inhaled, such as dust, viruses, and bacteria. Mucus is a slippery fluid that the membranes of the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina produce.
When the mucus is penetrated by the virus, the virus then enters a cell, the virus takes control and uses the cell's machinery to manufacture more viruses, and these viruses then attack surrounding cells.
Risk factors
Some people are more susceptible to the common cold than others, including:
-children under 6
-older adults
-individuals with weak immune systems
-smokers
Anyone who has been around infected individuals is also at risk; for instance on an airplane or at school. Also, people are more susceptible to colds in fall and winter, but they can occur at any time of the year.
Complications
Being infected with the common cold can lead to the following complications:
-Acute Bronchitis
-Pneumonia
-Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
-Asthma
There are some precautions that can help avoid catching the common cold. These include:
-Avoid close contact with someone infected with a cold.
-Eat plenty of vitamin-rich fruit and vegetables to help keep the immune system strong.
-When sneezing or coughing, make sure it is done into a tissue. Discard the tissue carefully and wash your hands.
-If you sneeze into your hands, make sure you wash them with soap and water immediately.
-If you have no tissues or a handkerchief, cough into the inside (crook) of your elbow rather than your hands.
-Wash your hands regularly; cold viruses can be transmitted from one person to another by touch. In fact, more germs are passed by shaking hands than by kissing.
-Avoid touching your face, especially your nose and mouth.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166606.php
Attention!
Attention!
Who should avoid herbal medicines?
Taking a herbal medicine may not be suitable for:
-People taking other medicines
-People with serious health conditions, such as liver or kidney disease
-People who are going to have surgery
-Pregnant or breastfeeding women
-The elderly
-Children – as with all medicines, herbal medicines should be kept out of the sight and reach of children
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before trying a herbal medicine if you fall into one of these groups.
Herbal medicines and surgery
It's important to tell your doctor if you take any herbal medicines before undergoing surgery.
This is because:
-Some herbal medicines might interfere with anaesthesia and other medicines used before, during or after procedures
-Some herbal medicines may interfere with blood clotting and blood pressure, which may increase the risk of bleeding during or after surgery
Your doctor may therefore advise you to stop taking any herbal medicines during the weeks leading up to your operation.
HOME REMEDIES FOR COMMON COLD IN ADULTS
HOME REMEDIES FOR COMMON COLD IN ADULTS
The following measures may help ease the symptoms:
-Drink plenty of fluids and keep well hydrated, being dehydrated when infected with a cold can make symptoms worse.
-Get plenty of bed rest; it is important to get as much sleep/rest as possible while the immune system is fighting off the virus.
-Take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen to relieve headache or fever. Do not give aspirin to children under 16.
-Some people find that inhaling steam helps ease the symptoms of nasal congestion.
1- Bay Leaf (Daphne) Tea: Bay leaf tea is one of my favorite home remedies for common cold. About 1 hour after drinking this tea, the post-nasal drip and nasal discharge stops. Your nasal passages are opened and you breathe more easily. If you drink this tea 1 hour before bedtime, you get a good night's sleep.
Ingredients
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
-4 Bay leaves
Directions
-Pour 2 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 4 bay (daphne) leaves.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you can add honey. (2 -3 cups per day, morning and evening)
-Drink plenty of fluids and keep well hydrated, being dehydrated when infected with a cold can make symptoms worse.
-Get plenty of bed rest; it is important to get as much sleep/rest as possible while the immune system is fighting off the virus.
-Take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen to relieve headache or fever. Do not give aspirin to children under 16.
-Some people find that inhaling steam helps ease the symptoms of nasal congestion.
1- Bay Leaf (Daphne) Tea: Bay leaf tea is one of my favorite home remedies for common cold. About 1 hour after drinking this tea, the post-nasal drip and nasal discharge stops. Your nasal passages are opened and you breathe more easily. If you drink this tea 1 hour before bedtime, you get a good night's sleep.
Ingredients
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
-4 Bay leaves
Directions
-Pour 2 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 4 bay (daphne) leaves.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you can add honey. (2 -3 cups per day, morning and evening)
It is recommended that patients with the following diseases be abstained from using bay leaves:
-Peptic ulcer and inflammatory bowel disease due to the ability of the agent to irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
-Impaired functioning of the kidneys, liver, urinary system.
-Diabetes.
-Dysfunction of the cardiovascular system.
-Individual intolerance to the active components of bay leaves.
-Internal use of decoctions and infusions is contraindicated in women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
2- St. John's Wort Tea And Oil: St. John's wort has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. it's a good germ killer. Therefore it is very effective in the treatment of common cold. St. John's wort and bay leaf (daphne) are my favorite and the most effective natural remedies for flu and colds.
Never use a medical and herbal medicines during treatment.
St. John's Wort Tea:
Ingredients
-1 teapot
-1 cup of water
-Quantity: 2 pieces St.John's Wort bag or 2 tsp of dried St. John's wort
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 2 pieces St.John's Wort bag or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's wort per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a glass of St.John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
-If you want you can add honey.
St. John's Wort Oil:
If possible, use homemade St John's Wort oil. For your treatment, 140 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.
Directions
-Drink a tablespoon of St. John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily for 8-10 days.
-Do not eat anything for the next 60 minutes.
Do not take St. John’s Wort
-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.
During the pregnancy it gives nutrients to the mother and the fetus, while preventing anemia at this stage.
Afterwards, it increases quality and quantity of breast milk.
It decreases pain during and after delivery due to its high calcium content and it prevents hemorrhaging after childbirth due to high levels of vitamin K. However, remember to consult with you physician.
Each mother and each baby is unique, so ask your doctor whether you may take nettle or not.
Source: https://www.therighttea.com/nettle-tea.html
Directions
Infuse 2 to 4g of dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes and then take 3 times a day.
4- Garlic Tea: One of the best known benefits of garlic herbal tea is its ability to help you when you have a cold.
It fights nasty cold symptoms and treats flus, helping you to recover while at the same time strengthening your respiratory system.
Even better! A garlic infusion helps to treat hoarseness, coughs and a sore throat as well.
Do not take this tea while pregnant. This actually applies also when breastfeeding. Large medicinal doses for long periods can increase the risk of bleeding.
Ingredients
-1 garlic clove per cup of water.
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then Chop and crush one garlic clove and place it inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 15 minutes. And then strain.
-Add honey and lemon juice to taste.
-Drink a cup of garlic tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
5- Thyme Tea: Thyme is Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, and astringent. Thyme is great for respiratory infections and coughs.
Ingredients
-1,5 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoon fresh per cup of water.
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 1,5 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoon fresh per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a cup of thyme tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
6- Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar re-balances the pH levels of the body and makes the environment unsuitable for the virus to survive.
Ingredients
-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
-1 glass of warm water
Directions
-Add the vinegar to the warm water and drink it.
-You can add some local raw honey to the mixture to make it more palatable.
-Drink 2-3 glasses of this in the day.
7- Sage Tea: Sage is antiseptic, and astringent. Used for sore throats and cough. Also used for sinus congestion. Sage should not be used when pregnant or breast feeding.
Ingredients
-2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves
-1 cup of hot water
Directions
To make sage tea, pour 1 cup of almost-boiling water over 2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves. Cover and steep. Gargle with this tea 3-4 times per day.
8- Ginger Tea: Ginger contains a component called gingerol that exhibits antibacterial properties. Additionally, ginger is also anti-inflammatory and can act as a decongestant and is hence effective in treating flu and cold.
Ingredients
-1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger
-1 cup of hot water
-Honey (optional)
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour 1 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you can add honey. (2 -3 cups per day)
9- Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea, which has the ability to relieve the pain and fight against infections, can drink before bedtime if you have difficulty in sleeping because of sore throat. (But should be avoided by those with blueberry allergies.)
Ingredients
-1 tablespoons of dry chamomile
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 1 tablespoons of dry chamomile per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a cup of chamomile tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
10- Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil, scientifically referred to as Mentha piperita, is a natural expectorant that exhibits anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help treat post-nasal drip and its symptoms.
Ingredients
-5 to 6 drops of peppermint oil
-1 bowl of hot water
Directions
-Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a bowl of water.
-Inhale the steam.
-Do this 1 to 2 times a day.
11- Chicken soup: Chicken soup is good for soothing both cold and flu symptoms. The hot soup helps break up the congestion associated with both colds and the flu. The salt in the soup and its warmth can soothe a sore throat. A 2000 study claimed to have shown that it also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can relieve congestion too, although this is still uncertain.
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