Symptoms
- Dry throat
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Mild fever
- Sneezing
- Hoarse voice
- Blocked nose
- Mild headache
- Muscle ache
- Shivering
- Weakness
- Reduction in appetite
- Extreme exhaustion
Causes
- Human parainfluenza virus
- Human metapneumovirus
- Coronaviruses adenovirus
- Human respiratory syncytial virus
- Enteroviruses
Prevention and Precautions
- Wash your hands to prevent the spread of cold
- Avoid close contact with someone infected with a cold
- Eat plenty of vitamin-rich fruit and vegetables to boost the immune system
- Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing
- If you sneeze into your hands, make sure you wash them with soap and water immediately
- Wash your hands regularly
- Stop smoking
- Give up alcohol
- Keep your home and surroundings clean
- Avoid touching your face, especially your nose and mouth
- Stop smoking
- Control stress
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Don’t smoke
- Avoid alcohol
- Wash your hands regularly
- Exercise regularly
- Manage stress
- Immunise yourself
- Maintain a healthy and varied diet
- Get adequate sleep
- Stay connected (avoid loneliness)
Home Remedies
- Ginger tea
- Steam
- Syrup of honey and onion
- Cough syrups
- Salt bath
- Gargle