What Causes Colds and the Flu?.

[Mataracy]

Colds and the flu are common virus infections that may cause runny nose, cough, sure throat, and sometimes fever or pain in the joints. There may be mild diarrhea, especially in young children.

Colds and the flu almost always go away without medicine.
Do not use penicillin, tetracycline, or other antibiotics.
They waste money, and do not help.

WARNING: If injections are given they may cause harm. One kind if 'cold' is caused by the polio virus. A needle jab can bring on paralysis in the limb injected.

- Drink plenty of water and get enough rest.

- Aspirin or acetaminophen ( paracetamol) help lower fever and relieve body aches and headaches. More expensive ' cold tablets' are no better than aspirin, So why waste your money?

- No special diet is needed. However, fruit juices, especially orange juice or lemonade, are helpful.

For treating coughs and stuffy noses that come with colds.
If a cold or the flu lasts more than a week, or if the person has fever , coughs up a lot of phlegm ( mucus with pus), has shallow fast breathing or chest pain, he could be developing bronchitis or pneumonia.

Prevention of colds;
- Getting enough sleep and eating well helps prevent colds. Eating oranges, tomatoes, and other fruit containing vitamin C may also help.

- Contrary to popular belief, colds do not come from getting cold or wet. A cold is caught' from other s who have the infection and sneeze the virus into the air.

- To prevent a cold from leading tj earache , do not blow your nose just wipe it.


What did you know that can Cause Colds and the Flu?

 

[Bashbash]

Prevention of cold and flu dust can cause cold and flu try to cover your nose and make sure you make your room to remove the blockage in your nose,you can put water on the heat make it warm to your satisfaction and steam your nose,then stop taking too much of cold water

 

[LoukiaCharilaou]

Colds and the flu are common virus infections that may cause runny nose, cough, sure throat, and sometimes fever or pain in the joints. There may be mild diarrhea, especially in young children.

Colds and the flu almost always go away without medicine.
Do not use penicillin, tetracycline, or other antibiotics.
They waste money, and do not help.

WARNING: If injections are given they may cause harm. One kind if 'cold' is caused by the polio virus. A needle jab can bring on paralysis in the limb injected.

- Drink plenty of water and get enough rest.

- Aspirin or acetaminophen ( paracetamol) help lower fever and relieve body aches and headaches. More expensive ' cold tablets' are no better than aspirin, So why waste your money?

- No special diet is needed. However, fruit juices, especially orange juice or lemonade, are helpful.

For treating coughs and stuffy noses that come with colds.
If a cold or the flu lasts more than a week, or if the person has fever , coughs up a lot of phlegm ( mucus with pus), has shallow fast breathing or chest pain, he could be developing bronchitis or pneumonia.

Prevention of colds;
- Getting enough sleep and eating well helps prevent colds. Eating oranges, tomatoes, and other fruit containing vitamin C may also help.

- Contrary to popular belief, colds do not come from getting cold or wet. A cold is caught' from other s who have the infection and sneeze the virus into the air.

- To prevent a cold from leading tj earache , do not blow your nose just wipe it.


What did you know that can Cause Colds and the Flu?

Hi Mataracy. Your post is really informative and thank you for sharing this helpful information. I think cold weather causes colds and the common flu. It is very important to have a strong immune system so as to stay healthy. A healthy, balanced diet and daily exercise are the best combination to be protected from colds and the flu.