Care of minor illnesses such as Cough and Cold (part 2)
WHAT YOU CAN DO IN MOST CASES.
Cough and cold should stop after a few days; however the following can help I'm resolving the symptoms:
Ensure proper and adequate fluid intake
Rest well and flee from things that trigger stress
Maintain good personal hygiene, ensure proper washing of hands
HOW TO PREVENT COUGH AND COLD
Clean your hand often with soap and water
Close your mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing
Handle food and snacks with clean hands
Eat a healthy diet including fruits and vegetables
Get proper amount of rest.
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Adult :
Prolonged symptoms of catarrh or cough , especially if it lasts more than a week
Catarrh with significant headache or pain over the cheeks may show sinusitis, which warrants more treatment.
Catarrh with ear symptoms which be complicated by otittis media
Blood stained mucus or prolonged duration of green phlegm
Develop more severe symptoms such as chills, hyper pyrexia, migraine , stiffness of the neck, possible dehydration , abdominal pain , dyspnea , angina pectoris, mental confusion , or failure to improve after 10 days
Children :
Children under 2 years of age who develop a cold or fever should consult their health - care practitioners as well .
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