Catarrh is a respiratory disease that affects the upper region of the nose and throat, and the incidence of the disease in winter because of the proliferation of viruses causing it in the atmosphere, and affects everyone of all races and ages, but most affects children because of their lack of interest in cleanliness, such as washing The hands are constantly being picked up, the objects are picked up from the ground and placed in the mouth directly, their immune system is incomplete and thus makes it easier to get sick quickly.
Catarrh is a viral disease; that is, a virus is not a cure. The virus remains to end its life cycle in the body, but it is prevented. In the case of the disease, the treatment is taken to alleviate the symptoms and not develop the disease to reach inflammation of the lungs It turns from a simple and transient disease to a serious illness that can lead to death.
The symptoms of colds appear in the form of gonorrhea, sneezing, fever, inflammation of the throat and general fatigue of the body.
Causes of colds
- Use the tools of a person who has a cold, contaminated with the virus.
- Touching the surface carries the causative virus then touching the nose and eye.
- Inhalation of air polluted by the causative virus.
- Malnutrition.
Ways to treat colds
- The disease should be prevented first in several ways, such as avoiding being in crowded places, keeping away from the infected person, not using its tools, maintaining hygiene, especially in children, washing their hands with soap and water, eating healthy foods rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, Daily food.
It is a way to treat colds and relieve annoying symptoms
- Taking analgesic drugs for pain and heat preservation.
- Inhalation of steam in order to open the respiratory tract and the elimination of congestion, and the placement of a container with vapor in the room of the injured works to alleviate the symptoms of the disease and maintain the humidity of the room and reduce the presence of viruses in them.
- Doomsday home, rest, sleep and make no extra effort to help your body resist disease.
- Eating hot foods that relieve some symptoms; Red pepper contains anti-cough substances, and contains garlic substances that help in secretions of the respiratory system, and mustard increases the secretion of tears and saliva.
- Eat plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits especially rich in vitamin C, and eat ginger, mushrooms, radishes and yogurt they are working to fight and eliminate the virus.
- Drink plenty of water and fluids to compensate for the loss of the body, maintain body moisture, and increase the juices such as lemon juice and orange juice and add honey to it.
- Eat chicken soup more than once a day, it is rich in nutrients useful to the body, and the addition of garlic, onions and spices to it more useful.
- If the cold continues for more than three years and the symptoms increase worse, consult your doctor immediately to assess the condition and prescribe appropriate treatment.