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How can I prevent a cold?

So make winding down a priority: Take up yoga, try meditation, go for a daily stroll through nature, or prioritize some time after work to make dinner with your family—anything that helps you shake off a long day will help. 7. Get plenty of sleep A good snooze is key when it comes to preventing colds.

How do you treat a common cold?

Treatments for a common cold include OTC medications to ease congestion or sneezing. Home remedies like salt gargles can also ease symptoms, while rest and hydration can help your body recover from a cold. Sometimes, a cold can be mistaken for other upper respiratory infections or infections like the flu.

How do you prevent a cold & flu?

Avoid sharing germs Viruses that cause colds and flu are often transmitted through respiratory droplets released when a person with the virus coughs, sneezes, or talks. Avoiding close contact with sick people reduces the risk of exposure. To prevent illness, it is best to refrain from sharing personal items, such as:

How do you prevent a cold?

Cleaning shared objects and surfaces with a disinfectant can also help reduce the spread of common cold viruses. Despite their popularity, echinacea, zinc, and high-dose vitamin C (up to 2,000 milligrams per day) do not prevent or treat colds, nor does eating citrus fruits. People with a cold should stay warm and comfortable and should rest.

What Is Cold Prevention

1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-prevent-a-cold-when-you-feel-it-coming-on
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/in-depth/cold-remedies/art-20046403
3. https://www.prevention.com/health/a20469206/how-to-prevent-a-cold/
4. https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/cold
5. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/colds
6. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/colds
7. https://www.verywellhealth.com/cold-7152003
8. https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/colds

Cold Prevention Information

1. https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/infections/respiratory-viruses/common-cold
2. https://www.safercare.vic.gov.au/best-practice-improvement/clinical-guidance/emergency/colds-and-flu