Upper Respiratory Tract viral infections management
Always consult your health care provider before starting any herbal or alternative medications or treatments.
Many viruses circulate throughout the year and cause URTIs in all age groups. Prevalence increases in winters. Most common symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, cough, sinus drainage, sinus headache, nasal drainage and fevers. Symptoms typically last for 4-7 days and complete recovery is expected in 1-2 weeks. Certain dietary regimens can be of help in managing the severity of illness and can help in early recovery in some patients. These regimens include one or more of the below.
Eating 10-12 strawberries twice a day or making a strawberry smoothie.
Grapefruit 1-2 per day or 3-4 oranges per day for 3-4 days.
Vitamin C supplements can be used for 3-4 days along with plenty of fluids.
Zinc Supplements can be used twice daily for 3-4 days.
Yoga exercises like PRANAYAMA can be helpful. Every day practice can possibly reduce the rate of URTIs.
Increasing fluid intake to 3-4 liters per day if ok with your health care provider.
Probiotics can be helpful in helpful in some patients.
Steam inhalation twice daily or hot shower can help in some patients as well.
Try the above measures next time when you feel that you are about to get sick and see if they work for you.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Always consult your health care provider before starting any herbal or alternative medications or treatments.