Cold is a common and frequent disease. Prevention of colds is more important than treatment. And the focus of prevention should be on daily life care.
First, pay attention to the cold and warmth. When the body is cold, the respiratory tract vasoconstriction, blood supply decreases, local antibodies are reduced, and disease-causing microorganisms will take advantage of the situation. Chen Zetao, Health Care Department, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Second, do not strain. The reason is that at this time the immune function is weak, resistance is poor.
Third, avoid mental tension and worry. Medical experts found that nervous or sentimental people, local immunity is reduced.
Four, sun bedding. The body evaporates sweat and grease on the bedding impregnated with moisture, bacteria and viruses are prone to multiply and grow. Regular bedding, one can take advantage of the sun’s ultraviolet light to kill these bacteria and viruses, the second can make the bedding dry, soft, good for the prevention of colds.
Five, wash your hands regularly. Many people think that the cold is transmitted by inhaling the gas emitted by the patient. In fact, contact transmission is also the main way to spread colds. When a patient with a cold touches his nose, his hands will be contaminated with the cold virus, these viruses will be brought into contact with the patient, such as door handles, telephones, tables, chairs and car armrests, etc. Once the hands of healthy people touch these contaminated objects, hands will be contaminated with the virus, if you do not wash your hands often, you will easily catch the cold.
Six, often change the toothbrush. We use toothbrushes, almost always in a wet state, which is the best breeding ground for the growth of bacteria and viruses. In order to prevent colds, it is recommended to change your toothbrush often and regularly scald it with boiling water.
Seven, morning and evening massage. Often use your fingers to gently rub to the root of the nose, each time up and down by 19 times or feel slightly hot, the incidence of colds can be reduced, the nose is not ventilated with this method can be effective immediately.
Eight, hot water rubbing ear. When washing your face every night, rub your ears with a hot water towel and gently rub the auricles up and down 40 times to prevent colds.
Nine, cold water to wash your face hot water to wash your feet. People who adhere to cold water wash their faces throughout the year rarely suffer from colds, and wash their feet with hot water before going to bed at night can help improve the body’s ability to fight diseases and help prevent colds.
Ten, strengthen exercise. Can enhance blood circulation, improve physical fitness, improve immune function.