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When it comes to the usual seasonal colds, many of us wake up a kind of childhood call: we want to drink hot tea with raspberries and, of course, how to sweat under the covers! After all, this is how our grandmothers dealt with ARVI … Have modern approaches to prevention and treatment changed and what methods are considered optimal today? Let’s tell you now!
Prevention
Let’s start with the main subject of family battles: is it true that garlic and onions will certainly help protect a family from the flu and colds? Unfortunately for the older generation and to the relief of the present one: no, these products are not a magic shield against viruses. However, they should still be included in your diet, as they contain phytoncides – useful substances that help support the body’s natural defenses.
And in general, proper nutrition and food rich in vitamins and microelements contribute to the reserve of strength and general vigor of the body. To prevent seasonal colds, it is better to give preference to fresh vegetables and fruits (especially those containing vitamin C, because it is destroyed by heat treatment), moderately add spices and spices (the same garlic, ginger, turmeric) and, of course, drink enough liquid.
The next important prevention point, different from the habits of our mothers, is regular airing of the premises. The love of fresh air can reduce the risk of transmission of viruses between people, especially if someone is already sick. We recommend that you introduce this good habit not only at home, but also in the office.
This also includes the rejection of ten layers of warm clothing and reasonable hardening of all family members, including children. Remember that clothes for the weather, a contrast shower, washing with cold water and cool air perfectly train the immune system and strengthen the body in anticipation of the cold season.
In addition, modern prevention methods with antiviral agents designed to fight colds and flu should not be ignored.
Treatment
Of course, first of all, any sick family member needs the advice of a specialist, usually a local therapist. The doctor must confirm or clarify the diagnosis and prescribe a comprehensive treatment. In addition, he may recommend a light but nutritious diet that will support the body in fighting disease and help recuperate quickly.
The importance of drinking plenty of fluids should be discussed separately. It is recommended to consume drinks that help to maintain the water-salt balance, prevent possible dehydration with profuse sweating and help remove the decay products of viruses from the body. This is warm water (with lemon), unsweetened fruit drinks and compotes … But by no means hot tea, which in large quantities can, on the contrary, provoke fluid retention in the body.
A competent complex therapy prescribed by a doctor may include not only the so-called symptomatic drugs (antipyretics, relieving discomfort in the throat, and others), but also special antiviral agents. These include, for example, the modern antiviral drug Kagocel.
Kagocel promotes the production of special proteins (interferons) that help the body cope with viruses. It is suitable for both the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, and it can be used in case of sudden contact with a sick person, and after the onset of the disease. Kagocel has passed all the necessary clinical studies and is approved for use in children from 3 years of age.
By the way, it is children that are most difficult to treat, because often the child protests against the need to take medications, observe the regimen and even just wash their hands in order to reduce the risks of transmission of the virus. Anyone who is looking forward to autumn and traditional children’s protests regarding prevention, treatment and “life in general” with a slight longing, we invite you to visit the project
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