Discover ways to treat colds at home

The incidence of certain diseases affecting the respiratory system in winter, such as colds and flu, has prompted the Egyptian Center for Drug Information of the Central Department of Pharmaceutical Affairs to clarify the difference between these diseases information and information about them.
The Egyptian Drug Information Center makes the difference between colds and flu, where colds are very similar to flu-related illnesses. They both result from a viral infection and their symptoms are very similar.
The Center emphasized that influenza illness was characterized by colds, that the impact on the infected person and his / her period of infection was longer and that the symptoms developed rapidly and brutally, in contrast to the symptoms badociated with the illness. colds, which occur gradually.
He added that the incidence of colds is much lower than the flu episodes and that the symptoms badociated with the flu are very similar to cold symptoms, but that it is more effective for the patient, in that more severe back and limb pain and complications of the flu, they are more dangerous. Complications of colds
The Center pointed out that colds can be treated by domestic methods by increasing fluid intake, as they offset the loss of body water during illness, that it is due to the fever or cold, as well as hot drinks, which greatly help to treat sore throats and congestion Take enough rest, using a gargle and cold water pads to reduce body temperature in case of fever .
The Egyptian Center for Drug Information explained that painkillers are used to reduce body pain, such as headaches, bone pain, etc., but can affect the person in case of overdose or treatment extended. Be attentive and consult your doctor before taking them, with the use of sedatives for coughing and medication for the treatment of leaching.

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