FAST AND SIMPLE WAYS TO CURE COUGH AND CATARRH

FAST AND SIMPLE WAYS TO CURE COUGH AND CATARRH

The symptoms of cough and catarrh could be very frustrating. Constant sneezing, blocked nostrils, difficulty in breathing and high temperature amongst others are the general symptoms of cough and catarrh. I share this article with so much difficulty because I had common cold. The experience for me was pretty bad. I could hardly sleep; I literally coughed all night asides the fact that I was terribly weak, had a slight headache and high temperature. It affected my daily activities certainly. I had to do something about it and also try to help and enlighten others who might also be in my situation or has experienced such at one time or the other; hence this article.

The first thing to know is how one gets infected. Is it through the food, water, air or probably sharing the personal effects of an already infected person?

Common cold is a transmittable infection of the upper respiratory tract, which is basically caused by viruses. The virus enters the body through the eyes, nose or mouth. When in close proximity to an infected person, one can get infected through droplets in the air as a result of the sick person sneezing, talking or coughing. Also, one can be infected through physical contact with a person that is already infected or sharing objects that has been contaminated. People usually get infected when they touch their eyes, mouths or noses after such physical exposure or contact.

Naturally, I don’t like using drugs as a person but when I saw that this infection would not let me rest, I had to resort to natural methods to tackle this annoying and disturbing ailment instead of using drugs and the likes.

Natural remedies that you can use at home to treat your own cough and catarrh

• GARLIC: Garlic is a powerful antioxidant with the ability to fight against bacteria and virus; it works as an expectorant and decongests the chest and nasal cavity. The use of garlic helps to battle cough and catarrh effectively. Please bear with the smell of garlic, okay?
• Honey & Lime:  Naturally, I prefer the combination of honey and lime as tea, because it really attacks this cold all round. The hot tea burns out congestion and sore throat at the nasal cavity, while the lime supplies you with vitamin c. With this remedy, your days of cold and catarrh are numbered.

• Vitamin C: The antioxidant property of Vitamin C has made it a good supplement to fight off common cold. So take enough food rich in vitamin C like tomatoes, pawpaw, berries, peas and leafy greens.
• Robb: This Robb is another effective home remedy to treat cough and catarrh. Just put it in a clean piece of cloth and inhale and you can as well rub it as an ointment around your neck, face and nasal cavity once you take your bath, this will ease your cough and catarrh
• Okra stream and pepper soup are good home remedies as well try them out.

I’m so excited because I’ve being able to pass a valuable and authentic information to you, do not hesitate to write back to me once you try these tips. Let me know how they worked out for you and how fast also; that will make me feel like a SUPER MAN.

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY

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Question 1: what is Travel or motion sickness?

Answer:   Travel or motion sickness describes the nausea, vomiting or dizziness that some people get when travelling.

It can happen during any form of transport, but common examples include car or sea travel. Lots of people get motion sickness, but it can be reduced or even prevented by taking certain medicines before you travel.

Motion sickness is also a very common disturbance of the inner ear. It is caused by repeated motion from a vehicle or any other movements that disturb the inner ear.

Question 2:  What causes motion sickness?

Motion is sensed by the brain through different pathways of the nervous system including the inner ear, the eyes, and the tissues of the body surface.

When the body is moved intentionally, for example when walking, the input from all of the pathways are coordinated by our brain.

The symptoms of motion sickness appear when the central nervous system receives conflicting messages from the sensory systems: the inner ear, eyes, skin pressure receptors, and the muscle and joint sensory receptors.

As an example, if someone is sat on a boat or in a car (not looking out of a window), their inner ears sense movement up and down, left and right, but their eyes see a static view, as if they are not moving at all. It is hypothesized that the conflict among the inputs is responsible for motion sickness.

What are the symptoms of motion sickness?

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Serious symptoms include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• pallor
• sweating
• drooling
• short breath
• dizziness
• drowsiness

Other common signs are:

• sweating
• a general feeling of discomfort
• not feeling well (malaise)

Mild symptoms are categorized as:

• headache
• mild unease
• yawning

Diagnosing motion sickness

Most cases of motion sickness are mild and self-treatable. Very severe cases, and those that become progressively worse, deserve the attention and care of a physician with special skill in diseases of the ear, balance (equilibrium), and nervous system.

To help diagnose motion sickness, a doctor will ask about symptoms and find out what usually causes the problem (such as riding in a boat, flying in a plane, or driving in a car). Laboratory tests are generally not necessary to diagnose motion sickness.

Remedies for motion sickness

The distressing symptoms of motion sickness usually stop when the motion causing it ceases. But this is not always true. There are people who suffer symptoms for even a few days after the trip is over. Most people who have had motion sickness in the past ask their doctor how to prevent it next time. The following remedies may help:

Looking at the horizon

One common suggestion is to simply look out of the window of the moving vehicle and to gaze toward the horizon in the direction of travel. This helps to re-orient the inner sense of balance by providing a visual reaffirmation of motion.

Keeping eyes closed and napping

In the night, or in a ship without windows, it is helpful to simply close one's eyes, or if possible, take a nap. This resolves the input conflict between the eyes and the inner ear.

Chewing

Chewing gum is a simple way of reducing motion sickness.

A simple method for relieving common and mild car sickness is chewing. Chewing gum has an uncanny effectiveness for reducing car sickness in those affected.

Chewing gum, however, is not the only thing one may chew to relieve mild effects of car sickness, snacking on sweets, or just chewing in general seems to reduce adverse effects of the conflict between vision and balance.

Fresh air

Fresh, cool air can also relieve motion sickness slightly, although it is likely this is related to avoiding foul odors, which can worsen nausea.

Ginger

Ginger has been found to reduce motion sickness. This is available in tablet form, or a fresh stem of ginger can be chewed to relieve symptoms. There is some debate over whether it is the chewing or the ginger that helps.

Acupressure

An acupressure practitioner works with the same points used in acupuncture, but stimulates these healing sites with finger pressure, rather than inserting fine needles. Some studies suggest that acupressure may help reduce symptoms of motion sickness in the same way as acupuncture, although the evidence is not clear.

Preventing motion sickness

Here are some important tips for preventing motion sickness:

• Always sit in a position so that the eyes can see the same motion that the body and inner ear feels.
• In a car, sit in the front seat and look at the distant scenery.
• On a boat, go up on the deck and watch the motion of the horizon.
• In an airplane, sit by the window and look outside. Also, in a plane, choose a seat over the wings where the motion is minimized.
• Do not read while traveling if experiencing motion sickness, and do not sit in a seat facing backward.
• Do not watch or talk to another traveler who is having motion sickness.
• Avoid strong odors and spicy or greasy foods immediately before and during travel.

Medical research has not yet investigated the effectiveness of popular folk remedies such as "soda crackers and 7 Up," "cola syrup over ice," or ginger products.

Medications

While home remedies are effective, medications are also a good way to prevent motion sickness and are best taken before travelling.

• Scopolamine - the most commonly prescribed medication for motion sickness. It must be taken before symptoms start. It is available as a patch that is placed behind the ear 6-8 hours before travel.
• Promethazine - should be taken 2 hours before travel. The effects last 6-8 hours. Side effects may include drowsiness and dry mouth.
• Cyclizine - is most effective when taken at least 30 minutes before travel. It is not recommended for children younger than 6, and side effects are similar to scopolamine.
• Dimenhydrinate - taken every 4-8 hours. Side effects are similar to scopolamine.
• Dimenhydrinate chewing gum - a team of experts spoke at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting and Exposition in 2012 on a study that showed patients can absorb the medication through the cheek.
• Meclizine (Bonine) - is most effective when taken 1 hour before travel. It is not recommended for children under 12, and side effects may include drowsiness and dry mouth.