General recommendations
Even with a slight runny nose and other symptoms characteristic of ARVI, the necessary precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of complications. It is important to go home (if you are at work or school) and try to get rid of nasal congestion and cough at home. It is recommended to do the following:
- Steam your feet in hot water (procedure duration 20 – 25 minutes).
- Replenish the deficiency of vitamin C in the body (drink a glass of hot tea with the addition of lemon, rose hips or black currants).
- Drink a lot of any warm drink: tea, compote, fruit juice.
At the next stage, it is necessary to adhere to bed rest in order to restore the body’s energy resources as quickly as possible. Every 3 hours you need to take a vertical position and move to improve blood flow in the organs. The patient should receive plenty of fluids (healing infusions, herbal teas, cranberry juice, raspberry infusion with honey).
An increase in body temperature to 38 degrees is not an abnormal sign: the body mobilizes its own reserves to fight the virus. If a strong fever occurs and the mark on the thermometer exceeds 38.5, then you should resort to antipyretics in the form of tablets and suppositories (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol). If the temperature does not go down and continues to rise, then you should immediately call an ambulance.
It makes sense to adhere to a certain diet during the recovery period, which excludes fatty, spicy, fried foods. The emphasis should be on boiled vegetables, fish, lean broths, cereals and fermented milk products.
Important! If within 1-2 days the symptoms do not subside and the patient’s well-being does not improve, then it is necessary to consult a doctor who will make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the optimal treatment.
Theraflu powder
The medication is presented in the form of a powder, which is diluted with hot boiled water. The main active ingredient is paracetamol. The auxiliary elements are phenylephrine hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate. This new medicine will cure a cold a day faster if the patient stays in bed. Theraflu has an antiviral and antipyretic effect, which allows you to get back on your feet much faster after an illness.
Theraflu powder should not be taken simultaneously with antidepressants and beta-blockers. The drug is not prescribed to people suffering from alcoholism, diabetes, children under 12 years of age, as well as women during pregnancy and lactation. Fast-acting cold medicine is prescribed with caution to patients with arterial hypertension, as well as severe kidney and liver diseases.
Medicines that can quickly cure a cold
In most cases, when the disease has passed the initial phase, getting rid of a cold in 1 day is an almost impossible task. Medicines whose labels say that a quick victory over a runny nose and cough are guaranteed when purchased are a myth. The effect of a speedy recovery occurs when medications are used during the onset of the disease. If malaise and weakness have already taken root in the body, the recovery process will take a long time.
Symptomatic complex drugs
At the first signs of ARVI, experts recommend drinking herbal teas: they will not eliminate the root of the problem, but they will save you from headaches, fever and aching joints.
Combination medications with analgesic, antipyretic and analgesic effects will help relieve unpleasant symptoms. These include:
- “Pharmacitron” (1 sachet of the mixture is dissolved in hot water and taken every 4 hours at the rate of no more than 3 pieces per day; duration of therapy is 5 days);
- “Fervex” (1 sachet of medication is dissolved in hot water and taken 3–4 times a day before meals; duration of therapy is 5 days);
- "Anvimax" (1 sachet of the drug is dissolved in hot water and taken 3 times a day after meals; duration of therapy is 4-5 days).
Important! Almost all medications have contraindications and side effects, so you should consult a doctor before using them.
Immunomodulators and antiviral drugs
The drugs are aimed at strengthening the immune system, having antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Their list includes:
- "Amiksin";
- "Cycloferon";
- "Anaferon";
- "Influcid";
- "Neovir"
This also includes “Groprinosin”, “Amizon”, “Arbidol”, “Immunoflazid” and others. Their list is very huge. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that some doctors never prescribe antiviral drugs, considering their effect unproven and zero effectiveness. Whether you accept them or not is your choice.
How to quickly cure a cough, runny nose and sore throat
It is recommended to eliminate the symptoms that appear during ARVI individually.
To combat a cough, it is best to consult a doctor who will prescribe adequate treatment. After all, the nature of the cough can be different, and taking medicine on your own can only worsen the situation. For a wet cough with thick mucus that is difficult to cough up, take mucolytics: Lazolvan, Flavomed, Ambrobene, etc. There are a huge variety of these products in appetizers to suit every taste and budget. A dry, obsessive cough will be helped to soothe with lozenges: “Travesil”, “Doctor MOM with sage”, and basically any lollipops, even lollipops. The principle of operation of lollipops is that when you suck them, you constantly swallow saliva, thereby wetting your throat. Sage or menthol additionally helps relieve sore throat and soothe the throat, making coughing less frequent. If a dry cough haunts you and lozenges or plenty of warm drinks do not help, Sinekod and other centrally acting antitussives can come to the rescue. IMPORTANT! You should not prescribe cough suppressants yourself! And their combination with mucolytics is especially dangerous - this is a direct road to complications!
Nazivin, Otrivin, Vibrocil or any other vasoconstrictor will help get rid of nasal congestion (2 drops into the nasal sinuses three times a day for adults, 1 drop twice a day for children).
To quickly get rid of a cold, be sure to rinse your nose after using vasoconstrictors. We use “Aqua Maris”, “No-sol”, “Humer”, “Marimer” and so on. Or make the solution yourself: dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. You should rinse your nose only after the congestion has subsided.
Victory over a sore throat will be ensured by any lozenges with an antiseptic effect (1 piece every 4 hours for children over 5 years old and adults). These can be “Doctor MOM”, “Strepsils”, “Faringosept”, “Lizobakt”, “Decatylene” and others.
"Anaferon"
This is an effective cold medicine that comes in tablet form. The medicine contains antibodies that activate the human immune system. Classic "Anaferon" is prescribed to adults, as well as to children over 12 years of age. A special product “Anaferon for children” is offered for children. You can take it from the first year of life. The drug "Anaferon" is prescribed not only for the treatment of colds, but also to strengthen the immune system during seasonal temperature changes. The drug also perfectly suppresses mild herpesvirus infection.
The drug "Anaferon" is a fast-acting medicine for colds and has virtually no contraindications. The medication is not prescribed only in case of individual intolerance. If the tablets are taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor, no side effects should occur. In rare cases, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash occurs.
Folk remedies to cure a cold in 1 day
In the fight against the unpleasant symptoms of ARVI, there is a whole arsenal of recommendations from healers and supporters of alternative medicine. Their list includes:
1) Ginger tea.
The root of the plant is crushed and brewed in the ratio: 15 g of raw material per 1 liter of boiling water. Infuse the drink for half an hour, then filter it, add cloves and honey.
2) Chamomile decoction.
To prepare the mixture, 10 g of the plant is brewed in 0.3 liters of boiling water, then the mixture is left for 25-30 minutes and filtered. Before use, add 1 tbsp to the medicine. honey
3) Propolis.
Dissolve 1 tbsp in 300 g of hot milk. crushed raw materials, place the workpiece on low heat and cook, stirring regularly. After 20 minutes, the drink is filtered through a fine sieve and cooled, then the top layer is cleared of hardened wax.
4) Rosehip infusion.
20 g of crushed berries are brewed in 0.7 liters of boiling water. The drink is left overnight and filtered.
5) Cranberry juice
The berries are ground with sugar in a ratio of 3:1. At the next stage, 2 tbsp. l. the preparations are stirred in 0.5 liters of boiling water. The drink is recommended to be consumed hot.
"Amiksin"
An effective cold medicine with antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. The medicine is produced in the form of tablets. The main active ingredient is tilaxin. Calcium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and croscarmellose sodium are used as excipients. Amiksin tablets can be used together with other cold and flu medications in adults and children over seven years of age. During seasonal temperature changes, the product can be used for preventive purposes.
To treat flu and colds, adults and children take one tablet per day for three days. For prevention, it will be enough to take one tablet at a time. The drug is not prescribed to patients with hypersensitivity to individual components, as well as to women during pregnancy and lactation.
How to quickly cure a cold in a child
Symptoms such as high fever, runny nose, cough, which become more active during the period of respiratory diseases, cause special discomfort for children. Dr. Komarovsky (an authoritative pediatrician) recommends immediately seeking medical help at the slightest manifestation of ARVI in a child. The speed of onset of the healing effect depends on whether an integrated approach was used in the treatment of colds.
Not only correct drug therapy is important, but also a certain daily routine, which provides an ideal balance of time spent on study and rest, an adjusted diet that excludes fatty, spicy and salty foods.
A child with a cold should receive sufficient amounts of vitamins. Calcium gluconate is important for the child's body - a macroelement that improves blood circulation in the capillaries and neutralizes the pathogenic effect of the virus on the cardiovascular system.
Komarovsky advises not to reduce a child’s fever if the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees. When this indicator is exceeded, it is necessary to give the child “Panadol”, “Efferalgan”, “Nurofen”. All these medicines are sold in syrups, drops, suppositories and have a clear dosage according to the age and weight of the child.
Important! You cannot independently attempt to normalize body temperature by applying cold compresses, rubbing with alcohol and other alternatives. Often, traditional methods of treating a cold in a child are more harmful than truly useful and effective !
The pediatrician recommends fighting children's runny nose with regular saline solution. We relieve nasal congestion with vasoconstrictors, not forgetting the correct dosage. An overdose of vasoconstrictors is dangerous for your child's life!
To get rid of cough, young patients do not need to take medications. It is enough to provide the child with plenty of fluids, moist cool air at home and frequent walks in the fresh air. If you have a severe cough with sputum, you should immediately consult a doctor.
It is important to change the baby's diet: portion sizes should be reduced, and the menu should be diversified with dishes high in carbohydrates. A decrease in appetite is a normal phenomenon during illness: it accumulates its strength for recovery, and not for digesting food.
"Fervex"
If you ask what cold medicine works quickly, many will answer Fervex powder. This remedy really instantly relieves cold symptoms. It is also prescribed for the treatment of rhinopharyngitis. Fervex powder can be taken by patients as part of complex therapy for the treatment of influenza. During the acute phase of the disease, you can take one sachet of powder up to three times a day. The interval between doses should not be less than 4 hours.
The antiviral drug is not prescribed to patients with renal failure, as well as hypersensitivity to its individual components. During pregnancy, Fervex powder can only be used in the second trimester. Some elements of the drug can be absorbed into the blood and breast milk. Therefore, taking Fervex powder during lactation is not recommended.
Under no circumstances should the medication be combined with drugs containing alcohol. Severe liver damage may develop. An overdose of Fervex powder leads to side effects such as dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting. Less commonly, allergic reactions develop in the form of skin rash and itching.
Preventive measures
To prevent colds, you need to follow these recommendations:
- Increase your consumption of foods containing vitamin C. To do this, you should include a lot of vegetables and fruits in your diet.
- Play sports, as this helps strengthen the body's defenses.
- Drink plenty of fluids as this helps flush out toxins from your body.
- Visit a bathhouse or sauna, because this procedure has a positive effect on health and helps destroy germs.
- Avoid stressful situations, because a positive mood ensures good health.
To speed up recovery, you need to use medications and supplement treatment with traditional recipes. You should also stay in bed and drink plenty of fluids. But if improvement does not occur within 2-3 days, you cannot do without visiting a doctor
