You won’t need anything more than a running nose to ruin your perfect day! This is a situation almost all of us might have experienced. A sudden cold and cough ruining a perfectly planned day is a memory no one can forget. Nowadays, as the pandemic is raging through our lives, even a cold might scare you to the core. In this article we will have a detail information on allergy, common cold, and flu treatment using homeopathy. Experiencing a running nose and cough doesn’t mean you are affected by the coronavirus. It might be Seasonal allergies, a Common cold, or Influenza (commonly referred to Flu). Here are the three common conditions (Allergy, Common cold, and Flu) in every human body that share the symptoms and confuses in deciding what is what. This blog will talk about the three common conditions, Allergy, Common cold, and Flu, their symptoms, and their causes.
Allergy
Allergy is a condition that refers to the reaction by the immune system to foreign substances. The immune system defends our body from intruders like bacteria, viruses, and other foreign bodies. Every individual has a unique immune system. An allergy occurs when there is a disorder of the immune system. These allergies are caused by certain environmental substances called allergens. These allergens can be from your food, pollen sometimes, and pet dander. Depending on the allergens, the responses may include inflammation, Sneezing, Rashes, or other symptoms. These symptoms appear in the areas in contact, such as the eyes, lungs, and nose.Allergy Symptoms
- Running, itchy nose
- Sneezing
- Itchy, swollen, burning, and watery eyes.
- Dry cough
- Ear congestion
- Sinus pressure or stiffness
- Headache
- Throat tickle
Causes of Allergies
Two primary factors are responsible for causing the allergy.- Genetic Allergy
- Environmental Allergy
Ways to prevent allergies
- Limited outdoor exposure
- Proper Hygiene
- Healthy diet
- Plenty of water and ample sleep
Common Cold
The upper respiratory tract infection is generally referred to as the widespread common cold, a harmless viral infection known as seasonal infection. It is seasonal, common in winter and rainy seasons, affecting the nose and the throat. Common colds can trigger many other respiratory diseases or conditions like asthma, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and acute ear infection. Most people affected by the common cold recover within a week or ten days. There is no specific reason for causing the common cold; different viruses cause it. Rhinovirus is the most common virus that triggers a common cold. Approximately 30-40% of adult colds are caused by rhinovirus. There is no vaccine for the common cold and no cure, but it can be managed. Here are a few common cold symptoms that can be controlled by taking medicines that the doctors prescribe. Common Cold Symptoms- Watery eyes
- Ear congestion
- Fever
- Cough
- Mild headaches
- Body aches
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
- Stuffy and runny nose
- Always cover your mouth while coughing to prevent the spread
- Maintain a proper hygiene
- Plenty of rest and drinking fluids
- Stay away from people who are affected by the cold
Flu
Influenza, commonly called Flu, is a harmful and deadly viral infection and a seasonal infection affecting the lungs, nose, and throat in the winter season. Most people affected by Flu recover within a week. Sometimes it can take a week or more, depending on the person. Flu can spread through the droplets of an infected person when sneezes or coughs, which can easily be transmitted to others through the air or by a touch of an infected person after sneezing. Luckily, there is a vaccine for Flu that can help reduce the symptoms and the severity of the illness and minimize the risk of getting hospitalized. If not treated immediately, it can lead to other severe complications like pneumonia, asthma, sinusitis, heart problems, ear infection, and bronchitis.Flu Symptoms
- Cough
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Extreme fatigue
- Body pains
- Tiredness and weakness
- Eye pain
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Plenty of rest
- Avoid contact with people who Flu infects
- Proper personal hygiene
- Drinking plenty of fluids like water and fruit juice
