This fall season has been too eventful as far as health in our family. And let me add, it's not that we are sharing germs. I received a call this morning that one of the Atlanta crew, Ms. H, awoke with a cough. It's inevitable as it's the season of colds and the flu...
Do you know the difference?
The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue (tiredness). Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.
The symptoms of a cold include:
Sneezing
Runny nose
Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
Sore throat
Coughing
Headache
Fever (uncommon)
Symptoms can last anywhere from 10 to 14 days, and usually begin a few days before infection.
7 Cold suggestions include:
*Drink a lot of liquids: I constantly have to remind myself to keep drinking.
* Rest. Laying low is never easy no matter what age we are.
* Use a room humidifier.
* Take Supplements: altho' more effective pre-cold (zinc, vitamin C)
* Moisturize nasal passages
* Avoid caffeine. ( tends to dehydrate you over time) oops.
* Limit alcohol
There is good health news with the other Atlanta grand who had ear tubes successfully put in Monday which hopefully will make his next cold not so painful and also be a big aid in his hearing and speaking.
I wish it wasn't but 'tis the season.
Hope you all can stay healthy!
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