Most medications reduce the severity of cold symptoms, while many natural remedies can provide temporary relief.
Some of the better tips are below.
Vitamin C
There has been a lot of research done on this vitamin in fighting colds and according to some reports it can shorten the duration of a cold by one day.
But the use of vitamin C does not significantly reduce the severity of symptoms after being affected by a cold, but it is important to make it a habit beforehand.
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is really effective in reducing the severity of cold symptoms, even inhaling its steam can open a stuffy nose.
Drinking the soup helps in rehydrating the body while the hot and salty soup reduces the swelling of the throat.
hot tea
This drink also works like chicken soup, inhaling its steam to open up a stuffy nose while drinking it soothes the throat and relieves dehydration.
Making a habit of drinking black and green tea can also help keep colds at bay.
Garlic
According to one study, daily use of garlic supplements may help prevent colds, but more research is needed.
However, the severity of cold symptoms can be reduced to some extent by using garlic.
Get help from steam
Inhaling the steam helps to open up the stuffy nose while also reducing the severity of cold symptoms.
Gargle with salted water
Gargling with salt water reduces swelling of the throat while killing germs. Gargling 4 times a day can help in this regard.
Wix
A runny or blocked nose can make the condition worse, so an easy recipe for relief is to apply some wax under the nose, on the lips, or massage it on the chest or throat.
The menthol present in the vodka also reduces the severity of cough and opens the blocked airways.
