How To Beat a Cold: Common Symptoms and Best Remedy
Unluckily flu season affects us every year. On average adults have 2-4 colds per year; in particular in the period between September and May, colds in summer are quite rare. Children can have 6-8 colds during a year. However, flu is a type of cold with regular occurrence during the year for most people, especially in winter. If you failed to restrain from the flu, you will have to manage the symptoms.

- Ibuprofen helps to cope with a headache, fever and other cold symptoms. Acetaminopen is friendlier to the stomach then ibuprofen.
- Avoid antibiotics because they can kill only bacteria, not viruses responsible for the flu.
- Smoking worsens the condition, so stay away from it.
- Sore throat can be treated with warm salt water gargling and using cough drops.
- Maintain the proper humidity level in your bedroom, and take hot showers. This will clear your stuffed nose.
- If your nose is red and raw, you need to rub the ointment on the area. Special lotions and creams with natural components.
Prevent potential complications
The flu is a rather uncomfortable condition, which can stay for quite a time. On average healthy adults need 3-4 days to see slight progress, and nearly 10 days to recover fully. However if the flu or cold doesn’t clear up, this might be a more severe condition. Consult with the doctor if you have any of the common flu signs indicated below:- serious cold symptoms
- extremely high fever
- pain in ears
- coughing that is worsening while other symptoms enhance
- asthma flare-up and other lung problems.