Tips to prevent cold | How to diagnose the problem of cold?

Breathing process is the continuous process that we do all the time and even in sleep. It is the regular process done with inhalation and exhalation of air. This involuntary, continuous process is the main factor behind survival of living organisms. A small problem can let us know the importance of this process which will take place without our knowledge. Many people will be suffering from this problem when the weather changes from hot summer to rainy season. Sneezing and cold can be seen because of entering into air-conditioned office from hot weather outside, smoke due to traffic and other reasons also. It is not a disease but some times it is a symptom of other diseases also.  Stay away from cold and sneezing by following any one of the medical treatment methods given below.

Cold or block nose is a condition where one can’t take breath conveniently. It is seen in the conditions like allergic air way disease, sinusitis, rhinitis and other diseases since they can cause inflammation of layers inside the nose. It is seen also in many other health problems.

Tips to prevent cold

• In the case of cold and sneezing, more of liquid food has to be taken.
• It is better to stay away from incompatible weather conditions, food and other items.
• Stay away from pollution.
• Take sufficient rest.
• Don’t take items that contain milk, dairy products, coffee, caffeine and others.
• Sit straight as much as possible.
• Take necessary medicines in specified quantities prescribed by the doctor.
• When there is problem in breathing in children, mucous has to be removed regularly using nasal aspirator.
• When the mucous is thick, it can be made dilute by adding few drops of saline.
• Don’t sneeze when there is problem of cold and block nose.
• Don’t inhale strong odors.
• Don’t take foods that can cause acidity.
• Reduce the usage of perfumes and others that contain strong odors.

How to diagnose the problem of cold?

ENT Specialist has to be consulted to know the reasons and intensity of the cold problem. Required laboratory tests are to be done.  Related diseases have to be diagnosed by ENT specialist and the tests like nasal sinus X-ray, blood tests, endoscopy; CT scan (Paranasal sinus) has to be done based on requirement. Along with these tests, allergy related tests and snoring related tests, if snoring is present, are to be done.