How to Treat Cough and Colds Without Medications

                 

Cough and colds seem to be a very common occurrence nowadays, what with the extremely long and cold winter and chilly temperatures. Consequently, medicines and remedies formulated to decrease the duration of cough and colds have either gone up in prices or almost out of stocks. But don't worry though, because there is a way to help remedy cough and colds without having to go to the drugstore.

First in the list would be drinking lots of fluids, as this will help you to keep your body hydrated. When you get hit by cough and colds, you will most likely be losing out on the needed water for your body. This is because you tend to blow your nose often or spit out the phlegm that build up. Drinking warm liquids is highly recommended because it helps to relieve a congested nasal passage, as well as soothe inflamed membranes in your nose. And besides, drinking warm liquids like soup feels really great, so it should help you feel better about having a cold.

Rest is another important thing that you need in order to recover faster from cough and colds. When you are sick, your body is using a lot of energy to help the immune system fight back the infection. When you keep on moving around, doing this and that, you are using up the energy that could have otherwise be used to aid the immune system.

Thus, it is best to just lay down in the bed or the sofa and rest.
Having a congested nasal passageway can be very uncomfortable at times. Thus, you will need to always have a tissue at hand in order to blow your nose. However, you should be careful when it comes to blowing your nose, as this simple act may cause some irreparable damage. If you blow your nose too hard, there is a chance that your ears will start ringing. Sometimes, the ringing will simply go away on its own after a few minutes. If it doesnt, you need to start thinking about going to the doctor since you may have put too much pressure on your ears and its components.

Be sure to wash your hands properly, too after blowing your nose, even if you used a tissue.

There are other methods of relieving a congested nose aside consuming warm liquids and blowing your nose. For one, you can go to the bathroom and have a hot bath, or soak in a hot tub. If you feel weak, then you can grab a plastic chair and just sit in the shower while you inhale the steam. This is good since it moisturizes your airways as well as melts the hardened mucus and phlegm. Alternatively, you can apply a hot pack in your sinus area (at the side of your nose and right above the nose bridge) to achieve the same effects.

Fighting off cough and colds can be very taxing on the body sometimes, but following these simple home remedies will definitely do wonders in reducing your down time and help you get back on your feet in no time.