Inside Health How do cold and flu remedies help when we're ill?
Nov 8, 2023
Discussion on winter colds and coughs, immune response to respiratory viruses, different approaches to cold and flu remedies, throat lozenges, effectiveness of honey as a remedy, and the relieving effects of menthol on congestion.
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Researcher's Cold Experience
- Lindsay Broadbent shared her personal illness experience lasting about ten days.
- She relied on tea with lemon and honey while staying warm and resting with her cat for comfort.
Immune Response Causes Symptoms
- Cold and flu symptoms mainly result from our immune response, not the virus directly.
- Our body produces mucus and inflammatory chemicals that cause congestion, fever, and fatigue.
Pick Remedies by Symptoms
- Choose cold remedies based on active ingredients that target your specific symptoms.
- Warm fluids help soothe symptoms and keep you hydrated, complementing medication effects.