{"id":13618,"date":"2016-10-09T08:57:20","date_gmt":"2013-10-09T15:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=13618"},"modified":"2013-10-09T08:57:20","modified_gmt":"2013-10-09T15:57:20","slug":"tips-to-fight-the-common-cold-l1009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/allergy-relief\/tips-to-fight-the-common-cold-l1009\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Fight The Common Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Don't
Don’t let a cold keep you down. Follow these cold-fighting tips.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Cold weather is just around the corner and you know what that means – your first head cold will arrive soon. Despite all the advances in technology, there is no quick fix to the common cold. But here are a few things you can do kick your cold to the curb a little faster.<\/p>\n

Blow you nose<\/strong>
\nOk, this sounds like a no brainer right?\u00a0 However, did you know there is a \u201cright\u201d way to blow your nose?\u00a0 It\u2019s true.\u00a0 Place a tissue over your nose, plug one side and blow gently, then repeat on the other side.\u00a0 Blowing too hard can hurt the eardrum, so be careful.<\/p>\n

Take a hot shower<\/strong>
\nThe steam can help clear the sinuses and it helps relax the body.<\/p>\n

Avoid sugar and milk<\/strong>
\nHere is a little known fact: sugar and dairy products are mucous enhancing products, so if you have a cold it’s best to stay away from these things.<\/p>\n

Wash your hands<\/strong>
\nYes, this tip always makes the list, but you would be surprised how many people don’t wash their hands.<\/p>\n

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Know the signs and symptoms of an allergy attack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Sleep<\/strong>
\nThere is no better way to get rid of a cold than to help your body fight it.\u00a0 By getting a good night\u2019s sleep and resting throughout the day the body can work at attacking the cold.<\/p>\n

Make sure it isn’t allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people mistake the common cold for allergies. If you get sick several times throughout the season and have watery eyes and heavy congestion, you might have allergies. Your doctor can help you distinguish between the two. If you do have allergies, a prescription medication like Clarinex<\/a> may help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cold weather is just around the corner and you know what that means – your first head cold will arrive soon. Despite all the advances in technology, there is no quick fix to the common cold. But here are a few things you can do kick your cold to the curb a little faster. Blow […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12,393],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allergy-relief","category-clarinex"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t