Cold Quickly fit through strong medication?

In case of a cold do not take strong medications for too long

03/19/2014

If you have to work in spite of your cold, you often have problems concentrating. According to the motto „Main thing fast fit and efficient“ one or the other unceremoniously throws in medication. Christian Belgardt of the Apothekerkammer Berlin points to the news agency „dpa“ suggest that remedies such as iboprofen or acetaminophen help in the short term. However, it is questionable whether cold-blooded people do a favor with it.

Do not take medication for a cold for more than three days
In case of a severe cold the patient belongs to bed. But that is sometimes easier said than done, because countless tasks are waiting in the office. Anyone who has to go to work despite the cough and runny nose can artificially get fit with medication. „Belgardt warns that paracetamol or ibuprofen could help those affected through the day, but these remedies only suppress symptoms such as fever or headache and body aches and should not be taken for more than three days. explains the pharmacist to the news agency.

A cold is usually caused by viruses against which medication can do nothing. The patient therefore usually has no choice but to spare and cure the cold. To support the immune system Belgardt advises to drink a lot and eat healthy, vitamin-rich food. By inhaling the airways are also freed.

Home remedies and naturopathy for common cold
In addition, there are many home remedies of natural medicine for common cold. So it is recommended to drink iodine water at the beginning of cold. Also, the intake of Schüßler salt No. 14, potassium iodate D6, to relieve the symptoms. As a precaution, nasal irrigation can be used.

For coughing, it may help to hang damp cloths in the room to moisten the breathing air. In addition, marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) has a calming effect on the inflamed mucous membranes. Especially with dry irritated cough at the beginning of a flu infection, the application can be promising. For this, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped marshmallow root are added with 150 ml of cold water. After one hour, the liquid is strained and slightly warmed. (Ag)