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Asked for male, 69 years old from Bhubaneswar
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Warm liquids — broth, caffeine-free tea or warm water with honey — and cold treats such as ice pops can soothe a sore throat. Gargle with saltwater. A saltwater gargle of 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of table salt to 4 to 8 ounces of warm water can help soothe a sore throat. Gargle the solution and then spit it out.
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Children are highly at risk of developing a common cold. It has been said that 22 million school days are lost each year because of the common cold. This can easily be prevented by a number of simple measures. Here are the most common methods which people take to make sure that they do not catch the flu:
Make your child wash their hands: This is the most common reason for children getting the common cold. It is possible that whatever you touch may get infected with your germs ...more
Make your child wash their hands: This is the most common reason for children getting the common cold. It is possible that whatever you touch may get infected with your germs ...more
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Asked for male, 31 years old from Varanasi
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You may be suffering from chronic allergic rhinitis. Please. Do the things,
1 Avoid chilled & freezed things. 2. Avoid exposure to wind.
3. Drink less water at morning, bed time & with or after meals.
4 Use Black Piper (Marich) & honey after meals.
5 Always drink loowarm water.
6 Go for proper Panchkarma therapy.
1 Avoid chilled & freezed things. 2. Avoid exposure to wind.
3. Drink less water at morning, bed time & with or after meals.
4 Use Black Piper (Marich) & honey after meals.
5 Always drink loowarm water.
6 Go for proper Panchkarma therapy.
Asked for male, 13 years old from Mumbai
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Causes:
Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat, which usually goes away after a day or two. Nasal symptoms, runny nose, and congestion follow, along with a cough by the fourth and fifth days. Fever is uncommon in adults, but a slight fever is possible. Children are more likely to have a fever with a cold.
Suggestion for immunity power:
Citrus fruits. Most people turn to vitamin C after they've caught a cold. ...
Red bell peppers. If you think citrus fruits have the m...more
Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat, which usually goes away after a day or two. Nasal symptoms, runny nose, and congestion follow, along with a cough by the fourth and fifth days. Fever is uncommon in adults, but a slight fever is possible. Children are more likely to have a fever with a cold.
Suggestion for immunity power:
Citrus fruits. Most people turn to vitamin C after they've caught a cold. ...
Red bell peppers. If you think citrus fruits have the m...more
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