Question: I have runny and stuffy nose. One side of the nose is stuffy while other side is runny. My throat is itches during cough. Please suggest remedy.
Your symptoms correspond to allergic rhinitis.
Are you allergic to dust? Hair? Fur? Shampoos? Deodorants? Weather change?
Is there a mild degree of fever? If yes, it could be influenza (viral origin).
Is there sneezing? Headache?
Natural Treatment for Throat Infection:
- Vitamin C is the remedy to treat colds. Citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C. beef up your intake of oranges, limes, sweet limes and goose berries.Vitamin C further fights infections.
- Honey soothes the throat. Have 1 spoon every morning on rising. Honey also makes the respiratory tract resistant to infections.
- Do hot water gargles. Add a pinch of salt. It relieves raw, painful throat.
- Take hot milk, to which a spoonful of turmeric is added. Not only is turmeric an antiseptic, it also stimulates a sluggish liver.
- Avoid any products/cosmetics which are strong smelling. They irritate the nose and throat, and aggravate the cold.
- Do not apply oil at night. Donot use scented/medicated oils.
- Stay away from perfumes and deodorants till the attack has subsided.
- A steam once a day is recommended.
- Avoid bananas, rice, fried foods, pickles, and tinned foods. They produce more phlegm and prolong the disorder.
- Ascertain the triggering factor/allergen, and avoid it.
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