{"id":11923,"date":"2007-06-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-06-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/2007\/06\/27\/medicines-for-colds\/"},"modified":"2007-06-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-06-27T00:00:00","slug":"medicines-for-colds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/2007\/06\/27\/medicines-for-colds\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicines for Colds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;> The<br \/>\ncommon cold is caused by any one of over 200 viruses. The symptoms of a cold<br \/>\nare a runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, sore throat, dry cough, headache and<br \/>\ngeneral body aches. A common cold usually lasts for about one or two weeks,<br \/>\nwith a gradual one- or two-day onset. As the cold progresses the mucous may<br \/>\nthicken. <\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Colds occur throughout the year, and<br \/>\ncan occur on an average of 6 times per year in children. If someone has cold<br \/>\nsymptoms for two weeks or more, or seems to have a cold all the time, suspect<br \/>\nallergies or sinusitis. <\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Self-care<\/span><\/b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<ul style=&quot;margin-top: 0cm;&quot; type=&quot;disc&quot;>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Eat well; get enough sleep and<br \/>\n     exercise to keep up your resistance. <\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Cover your mouth with a tissue<br \/>\n     paper when you sneeze. Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and<br \/>\n     mouth.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Wash your hands often,<br \/>\n     particularly when you are around people who have colds. <\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Stop smoking.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Get extra rest after work or<br \/>\n     school when you have a cold. Take care not to expose to others.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Drink plenty of fluids. Hot<br \/>\n     water or soup will help relieve congestions.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Take hot shower to relieve<br \/>\n     nasal stuffiness.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Inhalations of warm moist<br \/>\n     water, compounds containing volatile substances like menthol and eucalyptus<br \/>\n     are useful to loosen up thick mucous.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Watch the back of your throat<br \/>\n     for postnasal drip. If streaks of mucous appear, gargle to prevent a sore<br \/>\n     throat.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Selecting<br \/>\n&apos;over-the-counter&apos; preparations<\/span><\/b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>There are many types of<br \/>\n&apos;over-the-counter&apos; medicines available to treat symptoms of the common cold.<br \/>\nThese medicines may help to relieve symptoms but do not alter the course of the<br \/>\nillness.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Decongestants <\/span><\/b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>relieve nasal congestion by<br \/>\nshrinking blood vessels and widening the nasal passages and thus slow down<br \/>\nmucous production. Topical decongestant nasal spray\/drops relieve nasal<br \/>\nstuffiness more quickly but their use are limited to a maximum duration of 7<br \/>\ndays only. Continued use may lead to a &apos;rebound effect&apos;.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>E.g.<br \/>\nEphedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine, Xylometazoline.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Take <b>analgesics<\/b><br \/>\nto relieve relief fever or aches, if necessary.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>E.g.<br \/>\nParacetamol, Ibuprofen.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>Antihistamines<\/span><\/b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;> act by helping to dry nasal<br \/>\nsecretions. They may be taken if needed. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness<br \/>\nand those taking antihistamines should avoid driving and work that requires<br \/>\nconcentration. Be cautious when taking non-sedating antihistamines, as some<br \/>\nindividuals may also experience drowsiness. Antihistamines may increase the<br \/>\neffects of alcohol and other medicines; if in doubt ask your pharmacist or<br \/>\ndoctor.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>E.g.<br \/>\nSedating antihistamines &#8211; Diphenhydramine, Promethazine, Triprolidine<br \/>\n  <\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;><br \/>\n  Non-sedating antihistamines &#8211; Cetrizine, Loratidine,<br \/>\nTerfenadine.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>When to call<br \/>\na doctor<\/span><\/b><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>It is<br \/>\nimportant to seek medical advice if you have the following symptoms:<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<ul style=&quot;margin-top: 0cm;&quot; type=&quot;disc&quot;>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;&quot;><font face=&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;>If facial pain, fever or other<br \/>\n     signs of sinusitis develop.<\/span><span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot; arial=&quot;&quot; ,=&quot;&quot; sans-serif=&quot;&quot; ;=&quot;&quot;><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; 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