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Home remedies for common cold in winters
Suffering from common cold? Fret not. Here are some home remedies you can try to relieve your symptoms.
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Cold weather can put you at increased risk of catching a common cold as it makes the inside lining of your nose dry and prone to infections. Caused mostly by virus, common cold will take its own course and has no such cure. You can however relieve the symptoms by following certain home remedies. Take a look.(Shutterstock, Pixabay)
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One of the problems that accompany a common cold is stuffy nose. Not only it causes extreme discomfort but also a problem with breathing at times. Salt-water rinsing can help relieve nasal congestion. Mixing 1/4 tsp salt with the same amount of baking soda in a cup of warm water can help. You can use a bulb syringe to put water into the nose. Keep one nostril closed with the help of your finger while treating the other nostril. Repeat the process with other nostril.(Unsplash)
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If you are not hydrating yourself well, it could aggravate your symptoms. Have water, juice, soup, warm lemon water with honey to relieve congestion.(Pixabay)
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Sip warm liquids: Go for herbal tea, warm soups, and kadha to ease congestion.(Pixabay)
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Sip warm liquids: Go for herbal tea, warm soups, and kadha to ease congestion.(Pexels)
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Take sufficient rest: Resting well can help your body fight the infection better. It is advised to stay warm and take adequate rest to recover from cold quickly.(Pixabay)
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