Tips for fighting flu during Xiaoxue solar term

　　Influenza is mainly contracted through the respiratory tract through the air or direct contact with the spray of a sick person. The incubation period ranges from one to three days, and patients may have multiple symptoms: fever , muscle pain, headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, cough and physical fatigue. Most patients recover on their own within two days to a week, but children, the elderly, and those with chronic illness sexually transmitted diseases Patients (such as those with heart disease, chronic respiratory infections) may be at greater risk of developing complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia.

　　Since influenza is caused by a virus, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Unless you have a bacterial infection, you don't need to take antibiotics. generally healthy Good people can recover automatically within a week. If you want to speed up recovery, you should pay attention to the following magic weapons.

　　Home Dharma Protector

　　Maintain indoor air circulation Ensure good ventilation in the bedroom, avoid turning on the air conditioner, and wear warm and well-fitting clothes to avoid catching cold.

　　increase air humidity Increasing bedroom humidity can relieve the discomfort of coughs, sore throats, or dry nasal passages. If you have chest congestion or nasal congestion, you may want to turn on a humidifier.

　　stay at home Popularity cold It's highly contagious disease , so it is best to put down work, stay at home and rest until your body temperature returns to normal before going out again after a day.

　　More rest and sleep. Bed rest is necessary because it allows the body's energy to focus on fighting viral infections. If you are still moving around when you are weak, your resistance will be further reduced, and it may even lead to complications.

　　Pay attention to personal hygiene It is important to wash your hands with soap after sneezing or handling sprays to prevent the spread of the virus from your mouth and nose through your hands through contact. Don't spit.

　　Moisturize your nose If you keep smearing your nose, it may feel sore, so it's a good idea to lubricate your nostrils frequently with moisturizer to reduce irritation.

　　diet therapy

　　Drink more water and other beverages If you have fever symptoms, it is very important to replenish your body with water to avoid dehydration caused by sweating.

　　Soup: chicken soup, vegetable soup (pure vegetable soup without red meat)； Juice: Fruits rich in carotene (vitamin A) and vitamin C ； Vegetable juice: beet juice, carrot juice ； Clean water: filtered drinking water, mineral water, Grape Sugar water (avoid soda).

　　Nutritious and easy-to-digest foods should avoid MSG, use less sugar, salt and oil. Do not eat fried or processed foods containing a large number of additives to reduce the burden on digestion and detoxification. Keep everything light and organic foods as a priority.

　　Fruits and vegetables: bananas, apples, carrots； Starchy foods: porridge, noodles, potatoes, porridge, wheat bran ； Dessert: Peel the banana and make a paste.

　　Eating garlic has quick results If you eat one or two pieces of raw garlic immediately when your throat starts to hurt slightly, you can prevent a cold in the first place.

　　Avoid drinking milk When you have nasal congestion, it is best not to drink milk or eat dairy foods, because milk will inhibit the discharge of mucus from the body, making you feel that the airway obstruction is more serious.