How not to colds? Useful tips and myths

With the onset of autumn frosts dramatically increases the number of cases of SARS (severe respiratory viral infection or flu). We say, "cold". And it really is a disease associated with chill? Yes, that hypothermia leads to the onset of illness. Viruses that cause the common cold, a lot - more than one hundred. Most people are carrying these viruses, but they do not develop symptoms and do not give, because immunity is always on guard. Immune response keeps the virus in check. But only as long as happened hypothermia.

When we are outside in the cold weather, hypothermia primarily to the upper respiratory tract. Blood vessels of the nasal mucosa is compressed (reflex mechanism to retain heat). This reduces blood flow and, accordingly, the white blood cells. Virus protection is weakening, and they begin to grow rapidly, carrying "the conquest of territory."

 

Besides the cold slows down the flow of mucus in the nose, which should intercept viruses. In general, the rapid cooling of the nose leads to cold, ie SARS. It often joins viral and bacterial infection, and here we are already suffering from a sore throat, bronchitis, otitis media, or God forbid pneumonia. And the reason - just a cold nose.

How not to colds? How not to catch a cold from the advent of cold weather? Talk about the prevention of colds.  

How not to colds? effective measures 

1. Keep your nose warm! The main and most effective means for the prevention of colds - the nose and throat protection from hypothermia.

Wearing a scarf in cold weather should become a habit - if you have to stand in the cold, a scarf can cover your mouth and nose. 

 If you had the feeling that your nose is frozen , it is worth it to rub his hand - it instantly improve blood circulation, which can save the appearance of a cold.2 . Irrigate your nose. Regular nasal douche protects from cold . Nasal lavage is very useful to do every day , morning or evening immediately after brushing. A better and morning and evening. This is especially important during the cold weather . Washing the nose, we leachable viruses.Lavage is best done with saline . At home, it is enough to dissolve in a glass of warm water 0.5 teaspoons of salt.Need to find a container - watering . In drugstores ready means for nasal lavage (eg Dolphin ) , including a bottle with a special tip and powder for solution . However, you can use the large and soft enough bottle of nasal drops, or other means ( most importantly - the bottle should have enough narrow neck - tip, so you can enter it into the nostril for a couple of millimeters) .The vial should be well washed, parboiled inside and then fill with brine . To wash the nose, should bend over the sink or tub , bent about 90 degrees . Turning his head slightly to the right , enter the tip of Lake vial in the left nostril , and a couple of millimeters , slightly pressing the bottle , allow the liquid to flow into the nose. However, it must flow from the right nostril . 

Empty the bottle , you need a good blow your nose , refill the bottle and do the same thing , tilting her head to the left and letting the jet in the right nostril . At the end of blowing the nose again and wash bottle .3 . Wash your hands ! When the danger is increased colds , you need to pay special attention to cleanliness of their hands . Not washing your hands , in any case do not eat , do not wipe the lips , do not touch your nose and do not rub your eyes . It is through unwashed hands , we often already infected by diseased. And to get sick , not necessarily even shake hands with the ill person - is simply to take the doorknob shortly thereafter. Clean Hands - the guarantee of health , when it comes to colds.

How not to colds? additional measures  

1. Sports. At the time when the risk of colds increases , in any case should not shirk sports. On the contrary : it was during this period should be to attend classes as often as possible .Motion improves the circulation of lymph, and it leads to improved cell nutrition , macrophage activation (" eaters bacteria "), and stimulation of T- lymphocytes ( antibody-producing ) .Even if you are already infected , but not yet experienced this , exercise in the incubation period will allow you to recover much faster, and the disease will flow easier.2 . Ventilate the room. When the chilly wind outside , feed and slush , it is necessary to ventilate the room more often , especially at work , especially if you work in the same office / learns a few people. Ventilation "acceleration" of viruses.

How not to colds? useless recommendations  

There are many different ways to protect against colds, but all they really effective? No and no again . There are totally useless advice given to us including the doctor . These are the myths which have not been scientifically proven. Here are just two of them - the most popular .Myth 1 : If the cold period regularly consume vitamin C , the likelihood of colds markedly reduced.Since 1970 , the popularity of ascorbic acid as a defender of the common cold and other diseases only grew . Bringing sick oranges become a tradition .However, various studies in recent years have not confirmed the effectiveness of vitamin C to prevent colds.Researchers from Finland and Australia have increased ten times the RDA of vitamin C , but have not found a positive result.It turns out that the reception of high amounts of vitamin C can protect against colds only those people who are experiencing extremely high load during the cold period . This refers to the marathon runners , soldiers , skiers . For all other vitamin C is useless when it comes to protection from the cold.However, vitamin C can help to quickly recover from the disease but it does not protect .2 Myth 2 : echinacea tincture - a miracle remedy for the prevention of colds .In the medical journal New England Journal published the results of a study conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia . The experiment involved 400 volunteers. Some of them were given three different drug echinacea for a week and 5 days after infection. The rest received a placebo .A week later, the experiment participants entered the cold virus . The incidence was similar in both groups : in the one where they took echinacea , and in that which was given a pacifier.After analyzing the results , the researchers concluded: " Prospective active ingredients do not have a clinically meaningful impact ."