Nothing will usually cure a cold, but
treatments can relieve some of the unpleasant symptoms. It is very
important that people know what ingredients are in a cold remedy because
of the dangers of duplicating treatment. For example, many contain
paracetamol, so if you take another product with paracetamol in it, an
overdose may occur. Be sure to check the labels on your medication.
What can you do to help relieve cold symptoms ?
The following tips may help.
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Warm, moist air can help to relieve
some cold symptoms.
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Use soft tissues for blowing the nose
as the area around the nose tends to become sore and irritated.
Barrier cream may help protect the skin around the nose.
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Vitamin C may also help reduce the
severity and duration of a cold.
When should you seek medical advice ?
You should seek medical advice if :
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the discharge is from only one nostril
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the nasal discharge is thick and
colored or cloudy
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there is a very high temperature and /
or the person is feeling unwell
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there is earache or facial or sinus
pain
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the cold has lasted more than one week
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the person is a baby, or a child under
7 years old
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