10 Myths On How To Treat and Prevent the Common Cold, Part Four

The last two myths of common cold treatment and prevention are listed below:

9) “Starve a Cold, Feed a Fever.” (Or is it the other way around?) Funny how this adage has been able to survive after all these years of fighting the common cold, especially seeing that a lot of people, often mix these two up. What’s often funnier is that these remedies, regardless of whether they are switched, oftentimes arrive at the same result.

The underlying truth of the matter is that the best way to fight the common cold is to drink plenty of fluids, and avoid over-eating. Drinking liquids can quell some of the symptoms of a cold, and may even let the virus pass through quicker than otherwise. A hot fluid, in particular, has been acknowledged to ease stubborn coughs and in some cases assist a scratchy, sore throat.

10) Strong immunity signifies more protection Probably the biggest of all myths on how to stop a common cold is that a strong immune system will help to avoid it. In point of fact, it can play a little part in common cold flu prevention treatment. However, it can play a significant roll in how your body handles the virus.

In a study, ninety-five percent of healthy adults were infected in a test that involved them breathing in a cold virus via the nose. This extremely high infection rate dispelled, for many researchers, the notion that the immune system is an element in prevention. Yet a strong immune system could significantly supress the symptoms of the cold virus.

Conclusions

Are the “myths” about the common cold really myths? A close examination shows that many of the items listed above have some grains of truth, and taking measures to implement some of the myths explored here will not have a negative effect. As the good doctor said, “Chicken soup may not cure the common cold, but it certainly can’t hurt.” Sometimes the psychological aspects of cold treatment are as important as the physical ones. So if your cold laden spouse offers a habitual kiss in the evening just before bedtime, and you habitually accept, be sure to make your excuses and run to the bathroom for a brief gargle before laying your head on the pillow for the night.

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