Convenient Quick Fixes When You Aren’t Feeling 100 Percent (NAPSA)—There are a number of quick fixes that could help keep you going when a cold’s got you feeling less than yourbest. Stuffy Nose Saline rinses can help put sniffles and nasal congestion to bed. The rinses moisturize your nasal cavity and loosen mucus. Still, the common cold—which is the most frequently occurring illness in the world—is a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days from work and school.* Steam Showers or Humidifiers To soothe chest congestion or headaches, try taking a steamy shower and using a humidifier while you are sleeping. Both help keep your airways moisturized during the dry months of winter. In fact, the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that the common cold costs the economy about $40 billion annually, and, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, people in the U.S. suffer from about 1 billion colds each year. So what’s the best way to deal with the sniffles, aches, sore throats and other symptoms associated with the common cold? “Find fast relief techniques that work for you,” says Dr. Jordan Josephson, internationally renowned nasal and endoscopic sinus surgeon. “The fact is you can’t always stay in bed and wait out a cold when you're not feeling 100 percent. But in addition to over-the-counter or prescription medication, there are convenient companion treatments you can use to feel a little better.” + MedicineNet.com Convenient quick fixes when you’re not feeling 100 percent include gargling with salt water or using a HALLs cough drop to relieve a sore throat and cool nasal passages. Dr. Josephson offers these quick relief tips: Sore Throat If you’ve got an itchy sore throat, try combining a cup of warm water with a quarter of a teaspoon of salt and gargling with the mix. Gargle as often as needed, but try not to swallow the liquid becauseit’s high in sodium. Cough/ThroatIrritation To find on-the-go, quick relief to get you through the day, use a cough drop such as HALLSs, which starts working within 10 seconds and can relieve a cough, soothe a sore throat and cool nasal passages. New HALts Naturals” has a soothing center made with 100 percent pure Wildflower Honey. “The drops can be a simple way to relieve symptoms wherever you are,” says Dr. Josephson. “And when you feel better, it can mean fewer missed days at work or school, keeping a cold from taking a toll on yourlife.” For more information, visit www.gethalls.com.
