{"id":1969,"date":"2019-01-31T13:30:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T13:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/typeandseek.com\/?p=1969"},"modified":"2019-09-03T14:14:45","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T14:14:45","slug":"home-remedies-for-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/typeandseek.com\/home-remedies-for-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Excellent Home Remedies For Cold That Works Wonders"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are some good home remedies for cold that can help you feel better? No one wants to have a cold so today we are looking into some excellent\u00a0home remedies for cold that works wonders!<\/p>\n

13 Excellent Home Remedies For Cold That Works Wonders<\/h2>\n
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Although nothing can cure a cold, there are some remedies that can help you feel better while you overcome your cold. Here’s a look at few common cold remedies and what’s known about them.<\/p>\n

although a cold can last up to weeks you shouldnt loose hope, these remedies should help you feel better during this period of time:<\/p>\n

Stay hydrated, Drink Drink Drink!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse.<\/p>\n

Get some Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your body needs to heal.<\/p>\n

Gargle With Warm Salt Water<\/h3>\n

It moistens your sore or scratchy throat and brings temporary relief. Try a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water four times a day.<\/p>\n

To calm the tickle in your throat, try a gargle made from tea. Or use one that’s got honey in it.<\/p>\n

A saltwater gargle \u2014 1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water \u2014 can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. Children younger than 6 years are unlikely to be able to gargle properly.\u00a0 You can also try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges or hard candy. Don’t give lozenges or hard candy to children younger than 3 to 4 years old because they can choke on them.<\/p>\n

Combat stuffiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Over-the-counter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion. In infants, experts recommend putting several saline drops into one nostril, then gently suctioning that nostril with a bulb syringe. To do this, squeeze the bulb, gently place the syringe tip in the nostril about 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch (about 6 to 12 millimeters) and slowly release the bulb. Saline nasal sprays may be used in older children.<\/p>\n

Relieve pain.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For children 6 months or younger, give only acetaminophen. For children older than 6 months, give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Ask your child’s health care provider for the correct dose for your child’s age and weight. Adults can take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 3, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, in such children.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Use Mentholated Salve<\/h3>\n

Try a small dab under your nose. It opens up breathing passages. Menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.<\/p>\n

Sip warm liquids<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea, or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing mucus flow.<\/p>\n

Add moisture to the air<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion. Change the water daily, and clean the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Don’t use steam, which hasn’t been shown to help and may cause burns.<\/p>\n

Put Hot Packs on Your Sinuses<\/h3>\n

You can buy reusable ones at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp washcloth and heat it for 30 seconds in a microwave. Test the temperature first to make sure it’s right for you.<\/p>\n

Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For adults and children older than 5, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief. However, they won’t prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects. Experts agree that these shouldn’t be given to younger children. Overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious damage.Take medications only as directed. Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you’re not taking too much of any medication.<\/p>\n

Blow Your Nose<\/h3>\n

It’s better than sniffling mucus back into your head. But make sure you do it the right way. If you blow hard, you’ll send germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, which can lead to an\u00a0earache<\/a>. The best technique? Press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other.<\/p>\n

Use Saline Spray or Salt-Water Rinse<\/h3>\n

Both can help break up the congestion in your nose. If you go the rinsing route, try this recipe:<\/p>\n