Introduction:
An upper respiratory track (UTI) infection caused due to a virus, is generally termed as Common Cold. Typically, common cold tends to effects children more than adults, though the latter also have their share of common colds infections. Conventional medicine guarantees no failsafe means of preventing the viral infection and no way to cure it, except finding relief from the symptoms. Cold has a lifecycle of about a week, and can be accompanied by sore throat and cough. Contrary to flu, cold does not generally cause high fever beyond 102°F.
Symptoms of common cold:
The symptoms of cold can be one or all of the aforementioned, sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, wet cough, slight fever, headache, exhaustion, fatigue.
Causes of cold:
Colds are transmitted through the air, when a person infected with a cold, coughs, and sneezes or even encounters another individual, who the germs are transferred on through indirect contact. The source of transmission in generally, is the nose and mouth. Low immunity may increase one’s chances of catching a cold. The rhinovirus is one of the most common causes of common cold.
Treatment of Common Cold:
Common cold is believed to have a lifecycle of one to two weeks, after which it naturally subsides. The conventional forms of medicine or modern medicine, target at relieving the symptoms, and do not deal with curing cold or prevent its reoccurrences. Many people use home remedies like steam inhalation to relief these symptoms as well.
Many people resort to over-the-counter medications that are available to treat common cold symptoms, such as,
* Decongestants.
* Antihistamines.
* Cough suppressants.
* Pain relievers.
Each having a bundle of side effects, and intake restrictions. It is advisable to read the label and consult a physician before self-medication for common cold. Common cold treatment reviews suggest homeopathy as an effective alternative treatment, without side effects and habit-forming medications.
Homeopathy for Common Cold:
Professional homeopaths consider the treatment of the common cold, as the symptoms present of being body’s natural process of eliminating the viral infection. The treatment deals with an attempt to boost one’s natural immunity response, by simulating it through medication that causes an aggravation in the present symptoms.
Before recommending a remedy, homeopaths consider a person’s physical, emotional, and psychological condition. A common cold treatment review, of patients at Dr. Batra’s shows how homeopath assesses all the factors when determining the most suitable treatment for each individual.
It is essential in homeopathy that a person undergoing the treatment, follows the prescribed diet, and be religious in medication timings, maintains a level of hygiene and wash hands frequently, stay active, maintain a nutritional diet, reduce stress levels and bring about necessary lifestyle changes.
Common cold treatment review of patients opting for common cold treatment, have seen astounding results, in not only relieving common cold, but also reducing reoccurrences of the viral infection.
Customer Testimonials:
“My 8-year old son used to suffer from severe and consistent cough and cold. We tried multiple doctors and medicines, but there was no improvement. We started treatment for him at Dr. Batra’s® and saw immense improvement in his health. His stamina has improved and he is more active and healthy. We owe this happiness to Dr. Batra’s®”.
-Ms. M Bahadur, Mumbai
“Recurrent cold, cough and tiredness kept my son inactive most of the times. Ever since his treatment at Dr. Batra’s, an improved immunity makes sure he’s healthy and active”.
-Mr. Vishnudattan N (Kolkata)
“Allopathic treatments were of little use when it came to Deepkiran’s recurring cold and cough. Thankfully, Dr. Batra’s treatment has made a remarkable difference to her immunity and she now has lesser bouts of cold and cough”.
-Mr. Ishwardeep (New Delhi)
