Are coughing and runny nose signs of COVID-19 recovery? Huaxi doctors teach you 10 effective ways to relieve it

Looking at the circle of friends these days, fewer and fewer people are posting pictures of their thermometers.

But I complained about my endless coughing and wheezing, my constant runny nose, and my increasingly blocked and muffled nose .

We all know that this is almost the end of the disease, but these symptoms that are so severe that they are difficult to heal are really annoying; I can't sleep well, my nose becomes red and swollen when I blow it, and I can't breathe through my blocked nose, which is very uncomfortable!

So, besides taking medicine, is there any other way to quickly and effectively relieve these symptoms? Yes! ↓

Cough, cough, cough, cough

There are ways to relieve cough

Compared to a fever which will go away quickly if treated properly, a cough is indeed more annoying. Some people can't get better even after coughing for five or six days or even a week or two.

This is normal.

Coughing is caused by the respiratory mucosa being attacked by viruses, which causes the mucosa to be damaged and produce excessive secretions , which stimulate the receptors.

It usually takes 1 to 3 weeks for mucosal repair to recover, so the symptom of coughing will last longer.

Here are some effective ways to relieve cough:

1.

When you have a cough, don't "cough it up"

👉 Once you feel the urge to cough, close your mouth immediately and cover it (to keep the cough inside);

👉 Swallow at the same time; hold your breath for a while;

👉 Then breathe in and out gently through your nose as you begin breathing again.

The essence of this method is "stop coughing practice". Many people have experienced that once they start coughing, they can't stop coughing. This method is to make coughing not become a habit. But if you really can't hold it back! It's better to cough it out.

2.

When sleeping, keep your head elevated

Especially at night, when you lie down flat, secretions in the respiratory tract tend to accumulate, which will aggravate the cough.

At this time, you can raise your head, neck and back from high to low at the same time, for example, using two pillows, one horizontally and the other vertically on top of it, forming a "T" shape.

This method is to turn our respiratory tract into a "slope" to prevent mucus from stagnating in the respiratory tract and irritating the throat and causing coughing.

3.

Eating for relief

Everyone knows that drinking more warm water can help dilute and remove allergic substances in the respiratory tract and reduce allergic reactions in the respiratory tract. Throat lozenges can also be used, which are very effective in relieving throat discomfort.

In addition, these delicious foods can relieve dry coughs:

Stewed Pear with Rock Sugar

Hollow out a raw pear, put some rock sugar in the middle, add some water on the outside and stew them together. You can also add some lily and honeysuckle.

Kumquat tea substitute

Boil 3-4 kumquats in water and drink it instead of tea.

Honey

The main function is the syrup (which wraps the mucous membrane and relieves inflammation). Do not soak it in water, just swallow it directly and let it slide down your throat.

There are two more points to emphasize about coughing:

❶ Occasionally coughing is nothing to worry about;

❷ It is important to note that you should not cough too hard . It is not advisable to strain your throat to cough! Coughing hard not only fails to effectively clear respiratory secretions, but also causes sore throat, hoarseness, and may also cause risks such as ruptured cerebral blood vessels, embolism, or ruptured hemangiomas.

I can't stand the blocked nose

Ventilation can be done by these methods

When your nose is blocked, not only will you have muffled breathing, but you will also have to rely on your mouth to breathe, which is another source of discomfort.

We recommend these methods to alleviate the problem:

1

Saline nasal wash

It is best to use a nasal rinser. Flushing the nose with a rinse solution (normal saline or sea salt water) can wash away irritants such as mucus, viruses and bacteria, reduce the concentration of local inflammatory mediators, and help keep breathing unobstructed.

If you don't have a nasal rinser, you can use your hands to hold the rinse solution in front of your nose, gently use your nose to inhale the water into your nasal cavity and then blow it out, repeating this process several times.

**Tap water is not recommended! **Tap water is not fully filtered and can easily cause nasal infection and aggravate symptoms.

2

Hot Pressing

Placing a hot washcloth on your face and applying pressure to your nose with your fingers can help relieve sinus congestion.

In addition, you can also let your nose inhale hot water steam while applying hot compress to keep your nose unobstructed.

3

Use a humidifier

A small amount of moisture can relieve nasal discomfort. It is best to keep the humidity in the indoor air at around 40%.

A blocked nose is indeed uncomfortable, so be sure not to press or rub your nose too hard!

If you find that your nasal secretions are dry (also known as nasal mucus), you can use a wet cotton swab to gently roll out the secretions. Do not dig with force . The inside of the nasal cavity is very fragile. Be careful not to dig it out, as it will cause more infection!

I can't stop my runny nose.

Be careful of injuries

When you have a runny nose, the most damage is done to your nose itself.

Many people blow their noses by pinching the two holes and pulling the snot out. It looks so majestic!

But this is wrong! We all know that snot is secretion, and it contains a lot of bacteria and the like:

▶ Postnasal drip may lead to sinusitis;

▶ When mucus enters the ear, the pathogens in it may cause otitis media;

▶ Blowing your nose too hard may cause a perforation of the eardrum.

Therefore, when blowing your nose, it is not recommended to pinch the sides of your nose and blow the snot out forcefully, as this can easily hurt yourself (eyes and ears).

The correct way to do it is:

"Lean forward naturally, press one nostril with a tissue, then exhale to blow out the snot on the other side, and then use the same method to blow out the side that was pressed.

"To relieve a runny nose, hot compresses and nasal washing are also effective . In addition, gargling with salt water can also help relieve a runny nose.

There are complex connections between the ears, nose, and throat, so these organs may also be affected when you have a runny nose.

Just like if your throat is uncomfortable, your nose may also feel uncomfortable immediately, whether it is itchy or runny nose, so gargling with salt water to flush out oral secretions and bacteria can also relieve nasal runny nose.

Here’s how:

"Dissolve half a teaspoon of fine sea salt in a cup of warm water and rinse your mouth repeatedly 3 to 4 times a day to relieve symptoms.

"The above is the little method I introduced to you today. I hope it can help you quickly relieve these uncomfortable symptoms.

Get well soon!

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