Common Cold "

In my country we are experiencing Harmattan season and it's associated with common cold, when I look round my environment I see many people wearing protective clothes due to the weather .

What do you understand by common cold?

Common cold is mild infection that attack the throat and nose making the respiratory system difficult in breathing , it can happen at anytime but can be more common during the rainy season or Harmattan season just like we are experiencing now. It affects both the young and old, the causes are not farfetched as we can see from my post, the good news about this sickness is the ability of a strong immune system to fight it naturally without any medication. But if it persists there's need to meet a doctor for proper evaluation,treatment and drugs prescriptions.

write causes and symptoms of it.

There are so many things that can cause common cold which includes the weather, when the weather changes and it's not favorable to the body it can lead to changes in the body system such as cold, sneezing, headache and many more,

Touching infected surfaces where germs are dominant can cause common colds,that's why it's recommended to always wash and sanitize the hand every time.

Sharing same towel with the affected person can also cause common cold

The symptoms of common cold are.

• Itching of the throat
• Coughing.
• High body temperature
• Watery eyes and runny nose.
• Chest pain
• Sneezing

Risk factors of common cold.

• Weak immune system. If someone's immune system is weak there's high risk of contacting the virus.

• Weather. Cold or winter contributes to this common cold.

• Age. It can affect both children and adults

• Pollution. Being in a polluted environment can trigger the system to getting cold.

write some natural treatments to overcome this problem.

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated during common cold can be very helpful, it will flush out the infection through urine. It will also help relieve the sore in the throat.

Getting enough sleep can be a natural relief to common cold.

Little salt in warm water to gargle the mouth is also a good natural remedy.

Give some home remedies to cure common cold.

fresh ginger

You can blend ginger and put in hot water and drink ,it will help to relief the pains caused by common Cold.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is one of those herbs that has numerous health benefits. Haven witnessed my grandparents used it to cure common cold I can testify that it is a good natural remedy for common cold.

Usage cut little fresh lemongrass,wash thoroughly and boil in a clean water you can add ginger or garlic, allow it to cool then it's ready for drinking.

fruits

Taking fruits can help supply vitamin into the body thereby boosting the immune to resist common cold.

There are other homes remedies just mentioned few.

Thanks for reading. Stay healthy always.

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