Constantly caught cold or delayed cold
We all know this every now and then: stuffy nose, headache, pressure under the eyes, sore throat, constant sneezing, constant cough, purulent sputum. But what happens if the symptoms return every few weeks, or if you're constantly choking?
Time of rest
Well, then you are very similar to me. I usually had no time for my colds, they were not that bad. So I continued working, pulled through my jogging program and pulled myself together. But that was the beginning of the problems. What I unfortunately did not know then.
The immune system makes it
Cold, damp or damp cold alone, it is hard to believe, can not cause a cold. Viruses can do that. What is commonly referred to as a cold, is usually a viral infection. But for viruses, our immune system is set, it will cope with them. After about a week, everything is over again, with or without medication. But only on the condition that during this time you follow some very simple rules:
- no school
- no work
- physical rest
- no sport
- no physical effort
Secondary infection or superinfection
After that the viruses are defeated. Without antibiotics; they only work against bacteria. However, in case of violations of these rules, the immune system is easily overwhelmed. Then it has no more capacity, for example, against further attacks from outside, for example, attacks by bacteria. Now it comes easily to a bacterial infection, the so-called secondary infection, which is also called superinfection. This is often the beginning of a constant cold.
vulnerability
There are a number of different reasons for an increased susceptibility to infection:
- Lifestyle - less sleep, stress, smoking and more a.
- Allergies - especially inhalation allergens such as pollen u. a.
- House dust or the feces of house dust mites
- Professional allergies z. Bakers, hairdressers
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Metabolic diseases z. Cystic fibrosis
risk groups
- Susceptible to infection
- allergic
- pregnant woman
- baby
- old people
- Metabolic disorders
The sea breeze in the bedroom
Fortunately for colds, there is a very natural method, which has been used since ancient times, without any medication, namely the therapy with salt air. In the past people used to travel to the sea or to a salt mine. Today you can do the therapy at home with medical devices. Devices are available from about 20 euros to about 150 euros.
Most devices require their own effort. The salty air is inhaled through the mouth for about 3 minutes and the procedure is repeated several times a day. Salt has an anti-inflammatory, decongestant and expectorant, therefore meets the basic ills of every cold. The top medical device (with PZN number) distributes dry, microscopically small salt particles in the room air.
In this way, the air in the study or living room is transformed into a fresh breeze like the sea. Applied in the bedroom, one can provide for intensive effect overnight, completely without own intervention. This is a wonderful long-term therapy, which is highly recommended by doctors and naturopaths. Both to accompany their therapies as well as for prevention. In the meantime, I myself use it overnight in the bedroom, as a precautionary measure during the cold period.
