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Cold Prevention Tips

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By jmmoore321


Anatomy of the Nose

How the cold virus enters the nose (image from commoncold.org)
How the cold virus enters the nose (image from commoncold.org)

The Common Cold

There are over ONE BILLION cases of colds and influenza (the flu) in the United States every single year. The common cold is caused by cold viruses getting into your nasal passages and spreading to your adenoids which contain cells to which they can attach. Cold symptoms are triggered by your body's reaction to these infected cells. There is no cure for the common cold, you can only manage the symptoms which can last up to a week. The best way to deal with a cold is to not get one! Here are some cold prevention tips to help you avoid catching that nasty cold.



Cold Prevention Tips

  • Limit contact with people with colds (especially during the first three days of their sickness)
  • Avoid touching your eyes and nose
  • Wash hands frequently (especially after touching people or things that might be contaminated)
  • Use a hand sanitizer if you are unable to wash hands immediately after potential contamination
  • Keep your body functioning at it's highest capacity by:
  • Taking a multi-vitamin daily
  • Taking immune booster products
  • Getting lots of rest
  • Avoiding stressful situations


Cold Prevention - Wash Your Hands!

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