The Common Cold

22/03/2010 by admin.

Some people suffer more than average from colds which are caused by more than 100 different viruses.  Colds are caught by breathing in tiny droplets of fluid containing the virus.  These droplets have been sneezed or coughed out by a person who has a cold.  We can also pick up the virus by touching infected droplets that fall onto surfaces and then put them into our bodies by touching our eyes, nose or mouth.   You should therefore be vigilant and get out of the habit of touching those areas unless you have just washed your hands.

When you feel the symptoms of a cold coming on, the best course of action would be to stay home in order to avoid spreading the virus to others.  Stay in a moist atmosphere but keep warm and rest as much as possible.  Drink plenty of fluids, as you will lose a lot through mucus production and possibly perspiration. 

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