The common cold is very similar to other viral infections, including influenza and the Corona virus, because they all affect the upper respiratory system and there are some methods that help in speeding up recovery from a cold during this period of the year in which this disease spreads.
Methods for treating a cold at home
Drink lots of water: The common cold can make the patient dehydrated and deplete the important nutrients you need to fight the virus. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you drink plenty of fluids..
Drink warm liquids: such as broth and decaffeinated tea, help relieve symptoms, including sore throat and runny nose, more than fluids at room temperature..
Avoid drinks that cause dehydration, such as caffeinated drinks and sugary drinks such as soda. Juices may contain nutrients such as vitamin C, which can help treat colds, but excess sugar can nullify any benefits by increasing dehydration..
Moreover, limited research in animals indicates that excess sugar may suppress the immune system, but more research is needed to determine how this might affect recovery time..
Eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, strawberries, red peppers, broccoli and kiwis.
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