I have met many patients who are very frightened of colds, fearing that they may cause a relapse of their kidney disease or aggravate their condition. Not only do they not get quick relief from cold symptoms, but they also suffer from diarrhea, allergies and other comorbidities caused by the abuse of various drugs. This article tells you that the cold is actually a syndrome of upper whistle infection caused by a virus, there are more than 100 kinds of viruses that cause the cold, its incubation period is half a day to a day and a half, and the whole course of the disease is usually no more than 7 to 10 days after a sudden outbreak. Since colds are not caused by bacterial infections, they are basically ineffective against antibiotics. Patients with kidney disease must be calm when they encounter a cold, and it is better to take medicine indiscriminately than to rest well. This article tells you 9 things to do after a cold, master them all to help you reduce the symptoms of the cold, shorten the course of the cold. A cold three truths The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health released a “cold white paper”, for us to reveal the three “one” truths about the cold. 1, the cold is a virus-induced upper whistle infection “syndrome”, there are more than 100 kinds of viruses may induce the cold; 2, generally speaking, the symptoms of the cold will last a week, regardless of taking medicine or not; 3, the starting point of the cold, should be a day before the appearance of symptoms, when the virus has been stationed in your body. More precisely, the cold virus will be latent in your body for 18-48 hours, and then suddenly break out. The earliest symptoms include a sore throat, sneezing, a stuffy, runny nose, and fatigue. In English, because “cold” and “cold” are the same word, many people think that the cold is “freezing”. “That’s not true. Whether you’re underdressed, walking barefoot on the floor or leaving the house without blow-drying your hair, these things don’t cause you to catch a cold – but they do cause your resistance to drop, allowing viruses to take advantage.” Phyllis Brown, a registered nurse practitioner in the U.S., says dryness is more likely to bring on a cold than a cold because the body’s mucous membranes’ ability to fight viruses is reduced by lack of water. Colds also attack everyone differently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children get colds 8-10 times a year, and school-going children can get as many as 12, not because they have poor resistance, but because children are closer and have a greater chance of spreading the virus. In contrast, “indifferent” adults get colds 2-4 times a year, more women than men, and women in their 30s are the most vulnerable because they are the main ones who take care of children. After the age of 60, the number of colds will be reduced, an average of 1 time per year. Secondly, it is better to take medicine than to rest well The white paper on colds also points out that many people do not know that there is actually no cure for colds. Some people will take antibiotics, but in fact, antibiotics can’t destroy the virus at all, and taking medicine indiscriminately may aggravate the disease. The main effect of cold medicine is to relieve the symptoms and make you feel better and rest better, but it does not shorten the course of the illness. So, what are the things you must do after a cold? According to Healthcast.com, the following 9 things are essential. 3. 9 things you must do after a cold 1. Find a bed. After a cold, it is best to find yourself a more comfortable bed to lie down. Don’t think about going to work, and don’t force yourself to go out to party, have fun or exercise. Liu Yining, director of the Department of Whistling at the PLA General Hospital, said that sleep is the “best cold medicine” and that you must get 8 hours of sleep every day. If possible, it is best to take 1-2 days off from work to rest at home, so that you can reduce the spread of the disease to others. 2. Take some vitamin C. Whether you take vitamin C supplements or eat fruits rich in vitamin C, such as dates, oranges, kiwis, oranges, grapefruit, etc., they can all help relieve cold symptoms. Generally speaking, fruits with heavy acidity have a lot of vitamin C content. Drinking orange juice can also eliminate the discomfort in the mouth while replenishing vitamin C. 3, eat a piece of dark chocolate. It can not only supplement antioxidants, the University of London research also shows that the theobromine contained therein has coughing effect. 4, turn on the humidifier. Dry air in autumn and winter will make the airways feel uncomfortable, in the bed or sofa side of the humidifier, you can make your whistle more smoothly. Before use, it is best to thoroughly clean it to avoid the spread of viruses through it. 5, eat liquid food. Hot soup and hot porridge are good choices. For centuries there has been a rumor that chicken soup cures colds, and British scholars have found that this makes sense because certain ingredients in chicken soup can reduce coughs, and the steam from hot soup and hot porridge also helps relieve nasal congestion. 6. Change to a bigger glass of water. Make sure you drink 2,000 ml of water a day, some of which is preferably an electrolyte drink. 7. Stay away from dairy products. Cheese and other harder-to-digest dairy products are best not to eat when you have a cold, but you can drink some milk properly. If you have a bad appetite, you can drink some yogurt. 8.Take over-the-counter medicines. Over-the-counter medicines such as ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen) or cough syrup can reduce the symptoms of a cold. Although these drugs can’t fight the virus, they can make you feel better, Liu says. 9. Be patient and wait for it to pass. It takes about 7 days for your illness to go away on its own. But if symptoms persist or worsen sharply, it’s best to go to the hospital and ask your doctor for a diagnosis. Four, deal with the cold three treasures The cold is not a major disease, but the persistent symptoms make many people uncomfortable to sit down. In this regard, the “White Paper on Colds” gives tips to relieve the three major symptoms of sore throat, cough and nasal congestion. 1, sore throat: light salt water. Dissolve 7.5 grams of salt in 250 ml of warm water and gargle slowly to relieve a sore throat, gargle every 6-8 hours. Do not use harsh mouthwashes; they may exacerbate dryness in the whistle. It is best to swallow harder foods more slowly to avoid scratching the throat. If your voice is hoarse, avoid talking or shouting in a noisy environment. You can also prepare some tablets or sprays to use when symptoms are severe. 2. Cough: Cough syrup. Coughing is a means for the body to remove exogenous substances, but a violent cough can interfere with sleep or cause chest pain. The best thing to do is to drink cough syrup when coughing is intense. 3. Snot: Hot steam. It is best to use soft tissues when blowing your nose, as this will prevent your nose from being rubbed. Do not blow your nose too hard, the standard of degree is to hear no buzzing sound in your ears to avoid damage to the eardrum. If it is difficult to blow your nose, you can “smell” hot steam or peppermint oil, or use nasal drops for colds that are actually incurable, whether or not to take medication for a week at most, taking medication will only make the condition worse.