Customer question:
How to get rid of a cold in one day? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Follow the tips below:
Step into a hot shower in the morning
A steam shower can clear up the congestion that worsens from a whole night's sleep. The steam and moisture help loosen mucus and clear your sinuses so you can breathe easier. Try hanging eucalyptus under the shower to increase the relaxing effects, or use eucalyptus essential oil in a vaporizer.
Take two teaspoons of elderberry syrup.
Look for elderberry syrup at the health food store, which has natural antioxidant properties and cares for respiratory health. Take two teaspoons of the syrup up to three times a day to reduce the intensity and duration of a cold or flu.
For breakfast, have tea and eggs instead of coffee and cereal
Eggs are a complete protein, which means they contain all nine essential amino acids. Pair your omelet or scrambled eggs with a cup of tea with lemon and honey. Honey works exceptionally effectively as it works to coat/coats the back of the throat.
Don't forget about adequate hydration.
Hydration is critical when you're fighting off illness, as heat increases the amount of fluid that evaporates from your body, putting you at greater risk of dehydration. In addition, getting enough fluid into the body helps the body flush out the mucus that accumulates in the nose and throat.
Make chicken soup
The vapors and ingredients in the chicken broth contain many nutrients and proteins. So even if you can't get your hands on mom's homemade version, plain chicken soup from a can is just as good at fighting the common cold.
Clear your nose and throat.
Mucus that does not drain can fester at night and cause an infection, so removing the mucus before bed is crucial. Use saline to rinse the nasal cavity or gargle with salt water to remove mucus and impurities from the oral cavity.
Go to bed earlier than usual.
Your body needs at least seven hours of sleep to fight off illness. To get a good night's sleep when you have a stuffy nose, place an extra pillow to elevate your head, which helps your sinuses drain mucus.
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