Home Remedies for Head Cold

Major differences exist when it comes to adopting a remedy that works best at driving away a devil cold, and this is because we don’t know the difference between what’s potent and what’s not. This article tries to clear the air to give you thorough cures that don’t leave you shooting in the dark.

Head cold is basically a common cold that affects the nasal passages. Common cold is an upper respiratory infection that can affect people of all age groups.

The causal agents of common cold are viruses that enter the body through inhaled air. Rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, etc., are some of the types of viruses that may cause common cold.

When the immune system detects the presence of viruses, the mucus membranes that line the nasal passages start secreting mucus. This causes symptoms such as nasal congestion. bouts of sneezing, and headaches.

Though this condition is self-limiting and lasts for a few days, other symptoms might appear if it continues for more than a week. As the mucus thickens, one might experience facial pressure. The clear mucus drainage might turn greenish-yellow in color.

It is good to gather that there are plenty of remedies that may be put to practice at home; however, the question is, how many of these really work? Well, this is where we need to filter the odds.

Remedies that Work

✔ Gargling with warm saline water helps combat cold and cough. You may also gargle with sage tea to disinfect the oral cavity and inhale the essence of this aromatic potion.

✔ Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to a glass of water and add a teaspoon of honey to it. This drink will certainly prove potent in fighting a head cold.

✔ You may add chopped garlic to 2 tablespoons of honey and have it every night.

✔ Cinnamon powder mixed with honey taken daily for 3 days, helps in clearing the sinuses.

✔ You can also prepare a concoction by boiling small pieces of ginger in a cup of water. Strain the solution, and add a spoon of sugar to it. Drinking this concoction will give you immense relief from the symptoms. Hot ginger tea is also an effective solution to head cold.

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