Top 10 Simple Ways to Treat Cold & Cough

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  Take more Rest
  
  It gives you a good reason to rest. Take a break and lie down. In routine days we usually over exert ourselves and forget to give ourselves a break. It relieves you of strain and helps the body to recover naturally.
  
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  Cleanliness
  
  Cleanliness is a remedy for any illness. You should keep your hands clean and the utensils you eat in. You should be cautious with people who are already suffering from cold. Try to stay at a distance and wash your hands and take a shower
  
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  Expectorant for Cough
  
  Constant coughing can tire a person and cause him to be cranky. Doctors sometimes say that cough is good to take the mucus out. It is advisable to take an expectorant as it can lessen the mucous or decrease its thickness. It will also help with breathing easily.
  
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  Steam Inhalation
  
  This is a natural remedy to cure cold and cough and can be easily arranged. It helps in easy breathing and eases the chest congestion. It also thins the mucous.
  
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  Gargle with Salt Water
  
  The everyday table salt is another thing that can ease your throat. Add some salt to warm water and do gargles every night before sleeping. You will feel relieved as it loosens the mucous which causes bacteria.
  
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  Avoiding Air Conditioner
  
  Sitting directly in front of the air conditioner will make you catch cold instantly. If you are already suffering from it, it will cause you to sneeze more and also dries the throat. It stimulates the wheezing and coughing.
  
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  Warm foods and drinks
  
  Try to avoid cold drinks and consume warm foods. It is advisable to take soups or tea when you have a flu or a cough. Try to eat fresh food and specially boiled veggies. Also try to avoid refrigerated food.
  
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  Try Home Remedies
  
  There are many remedies which involve different herbs and spices to cure cough or cold. They can easily be arranged at home. A mixture of onion juice and honey can cure the flu if taken on a daily basis. Chicken broth is a great cure for cough.
  
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  Avoid dairy products
  
  Many believe that dairy products can cause irritation in flue and cough. It can increase the phlegm in the cough if you are already suffering from cough. It thickens the mucous too. These are nutritional products, if you can’t avoid them completely, consume them in moderation.
  
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  Visit your family doctor
  
  One of the safest things to do is to visit your family doctor. Some of us try to avoid doctor visits but sometimes it can be beneficial. May be the cold or cough is because of an infection which needs to be cured with medication.
  
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