2023-11-21 12:10:31
What can sweet syrups lead to?
In Russia, the season of ARVI incidence begins as expected. Compared to last week, the number of cases increased by 5%. Doctors also note an increase in the incidence of Covid. It was almost 40% compared to last week. Moscow, the Moscow region and St. Petersburg are breaking records for morbidity, Komsomolskaya Pravda reports.
By the way, there are as many as 200 types of respiratory infections. Of these, the most common are rhinoviruses, which cause a runny nose, adenoviruses, which hit the throat, PC viruses, which cause a cough, and parainfluenza, which causes headaches and body aches.
But what to do if you still get sick, but want to recover as quickly as possible? Therapist Daria Miftakhova told what to do at the first signs of ARVI.
“The flu usually begins acutely, accompanied by a sharp rise in temperature (sometimes up to 39-40C). In this case, there may be no runny nose, sore throat, or cough. Both influenza and coronavirus require more monitoring, but fortunately, there are rapid tests that help in diagnosis. In any case, it is symptomatic therapy (that is, those that relieve certain symptoms) that remains the basis for the treatment of colds. And the very first and most important thing to do if you feel unwell is to stay at home and start taking care of yourself.” – Miftakhova explained.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen come to the aid of the patient. You need to drink them in a standard dosage in a short course. Powders are best avoided. Instead, hot tea or fruit juice will work more effectively.
Saline sprays can also help relieve cold symptoms. They irrigate the mucous membrane well. And honey will reduce cough.
“In a meta-analysis of 14 randomized trials including adults and children with acute respiratory viral infections, treatment with honey and honey-containing preparations reduced the frequency and severity of cough,” the doctor said.
Nebulizer inhalations are excellent at combating bronchospasm. They can be performed at a fever and do not transmit infection to the bronchi.
If the walls of the larynx are irritated, lollipops and lozenges will help. They moisturize the mucous membrane of the oropharynx.
And of course, you need to ventilate the room more often. Optimal conditions are 20−21 degrees and 50−60% humidity.
But what you should avoid are expectorants. On the contrary, they can increase coughing and increase the risk of allergic reactions and bronchospasm.
We previously told you whether catching snowflakes in your mouth is harmful.
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