Cold is a common disease, and its main symptoms are coughing and runny nose. Many friends, once they catch a cold, the first symptom is runny nose, and even nasal congestion, which makes them feel very uncomfortable. So, what are the quick methods to deal with cold and runny nose? Here are 8 ways to relieve cold and runny nose.
1. Wash clothes with hot water
If someone at home has a cold, it is recommended to wash clothes and bed sheets with hot water, which can help kill bacteria.
2. Eat less sugar
A study has found that after volunteers eat 100g of sugar, the phagocytic cells in the immune system will reduce their phagocytosis of bacteria within 5 hours. Therefore, reduce sugar intake and provide your immune system with a "battle" opportunity!
3. Ensure 8 hours of sleep
If you sleep less than 7 hours a day, your chances of catching a cold will increase threefold. Experts from Yale University have found that sleep disturbances or lack of sleep can affect the activity of the immune system.
4. Wash hands frequently
If the hands are very dirty, simply using hand disinfectants (unless the alcohol content is between 60-80%) cannot achieve the bactericidal effect. After returning home from outside, wash your hands frequently with soap.
5. Saltwater nasal wash
Salt can help prevent colds because it can prevent bacteria from staying in the nasal cavity.
6. Moderate exercise
Moderate and appropriate exercise can enhance immunity. It should be noted that exercise should not be too intense, as excessive exercise will lower immunity.
7. Hot compress method
Apply a hot towel to the nose, or use a hair dryer to blow hot air into the nostrils, blowing on both temples, Fengchi acupoint, and Dazhui acupoint to relieve nasal congestion.
8. Follow the fragrance acupoint
Yingxiang acupoint is located on the outer edge of the nose, which means that when the eyes look straight ahead, the center point of the eyeballs is straight down, in the smile lines about half the width of the thumb on both sides of the nostrils. You can eat with both hands and use your middle fingers to simultaneously massage or gently push the Yingxiang acupoint in the left and right directions, usually 10-20 times will be effective.
In general, there are many quick acting methods to relieve cold runny nose. Many friends are unwilling to take cold medicine after catching a cold. If the cold is not very serious, you may want to try the methods introduced above, which have a certain effect on relieving and treating the cold. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of plain water during a cold to aid in detoxification.
