Know everything about colds

• April 26, 2024

In this cold season it is very common to register the diseases respiratory systems such as flu and cough, that is why it is very important to take measures to prevent them.

According to information published by CNN Mexico , one of the diseases that most confuses the population are the colds , that's why here we explain what they are, how they originate and their prevention.

The temperature does not transmit the virus of the flu ; however, cold weather promotes sneezing droplets traveling farther, than during a wet day. Also, in the winter, the bacterium it stays more time in the air. That is why the use of aerosol or gel disinfectants is important.

A person can infect the cold a few days before noticing the symptoms. The incubation period is between two and five days, that is, if you lived with someone infected you will manifest the condition almost a week after having contact with that person.

The disease It should last approximately seven days. Sometimes colds seem to last a long time, but in reality they are the result of having been infected by several viruses.

Each person has a different resistance to the different types of virus, so each one must go to the doctor and take a personalized treatment.

How should it be treated?

Doctors do not recommend using anti-colds drugs in children under four years of age. Medicine can relieve symptoms for a certain number of hours, but nothing more.

Experts emphasize that antibiotics are not effective against infection viral; can be prescribed for bronchitis , diseases bacterial, but should not be taken during a cold common.

Avoid it!

Doctors recommend washing your hands to avoid contagion of the disease ; Sometimes, you can use some alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

The break it is indispensable to prevent a infection respiratory People who sleep less than seven hours a night are three times more likely to get a cold.

When coughing, cover your mouth with your elbow or forearm to prevent the spread of the virus.

Protect yourself from viruses with your diet!

Foods are basic to strengthen your immune system and prevent the spread of diseases Respiratory, choose those with zinc, beta-glucans and selenium such as garlic, wheat germ, Brazil nuts, mushrooms, barley, cabbage and lettuce.

Specialists recommend drinking plenty of water, to prevent viruses from staying in your respiratory system and throat. And you, how do you protect yourself against the cold?

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