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Cold season
How can you prevent a cold?
It is almost impossible to avoid a cold completely, as there are countless viruses. However, there are a few ways to Immune system to strengthen.
Healthy nutrition: plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and wholemeal products
Sufficient sleep: The body recovers during sleep
Regular exercise: Good for the circulation
Healthy indoor air: Fresh air reduces viruses indoors
Which home remedies help with colds and coughs?
- Drink a lot: Plenty of water & unsweetened teas with honey and lemon or herbal teas help to soothe the cough.
- Inhalation: Inhaling hot water vapour can clear the airways.
- Chicken soup: The ingredients in chicken soup can alleviate the symptoms.
- Nasal rinses: Viruses are flushed out & nose is cleared
When should you take a child to the doctor?
In most cases, colds subside on their own. Nevertheless, you should take your child to the doctor if:
- the cough longer als 2 weeks lasts
- Hoarseness, breathing difficulties or pain
- Especially for discoloured mucus (yellowish or reddish)
- with several days or high Fever
Apotheken Umschau. (n.d.). Cold - what helps best? https://www.apotheken-umschau.de/krankheiten-symptome/infektionskrankheiten/erkaeltung/erkaeltung-was-hilft-am-besten-736691.html
