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Blow your nose sparingly. Your natural instinct may be to blow your nose when it feels blocked, but the jury's still out on whether this is actually a good idea or not. Some studies have shown that forcefully blowing your nose can actually lead to a build-up of pressure and trapped mucus in your sinuses, which may become infected.[1] On the other hand, some experts claim that it is important to blow your nose when you're suffering from a cold, as this rids the body of surplus mucus, helping you ...more
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home remedies for common cold:
Ginger tea. ...
Mixture of lemon, cinnamon and honey. ...
How to make the syrup: In half spoon of honey, add a few drop of lemon and a pinch of cinnamon. ...
Luke-warm water. ...
Milk and turmeric. ...
Gargle with salt-water. ...
Honey and brandy. ...
Spiced tea.
Inhaling steam can help to keep a person's nasal passages clear, which can help them breathe more easily. Heat and moisture from steam may also break down mucus in ...more
Ginger tea. ...
Mixture of lemon, cinnamon and honey. ...
How to make the syrup: In half spoon of honey, add a few drop of lemon and a pinch of cinnamon. ...
Luke-warm water. ...
Milk and turmeric. ...
Gargle with salt-water. ...
Honey and brandy. ...
Spiced tea.
Inhaling steam can help to keep a person's nasal passages clear, which can help them breathe more easily. Heat and moisture from steam may also break down mucus in ...more
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1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
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