Common cold prevention
- Delfina Trillos
- Nov 1, 2017
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 10, 2021
Common cold
Produced by a virus called Rhinovirus, has over 100 serotypes that allow several infections specially during summer and fall. This viral infection its characterized by rhinorrhea (constant mucus by nose), sore throat, headache, fever, muscle pain, decrease appetite, sleep and weakness.
One way to prevent it, its washing hands constantly, avoiding touching your nose, covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough in front of others. Proper diet and liquids are important factors too.
There are certain foods that burst your immune system and help you to fight this kind of viral infections. Eat at least 1 portion of veggies at day; mix colors greens, orange, yellow, red among others. Certain fruits specially those rich in Vitamin C and A; help to combat this kind of infections. Oranges, limes, lemons, guayaba are good fruits in the diet due to high content of this important vitamins.
Eat well and help your immunologic system to combat certain illness.
Spanish translation
Resfriado Común
El resfriado común es causado por un virus llamado Rinovirus, que tiene más de 100 serotipos, que le permiten causar cuadros infecciosos especialmente durante el verano y el otoño. Esta infección viral es caracterizada por rinorrea ( moco por la nariz ), dolor de garganta, cefalea, fiebre, dolor muscular, disminución del apetito, alteración del sueño y debilidad generalizada.
Una forma de prevenir el resfriado común es lavándose las manos en forma constante, evitando tocarse la nariz, cubriendo la nariz y la boca mientras se estornuda o se tose.
Una dieta apropriada y liquidos abundantes son dos factores importantes que ayudan a evitar esta infección. Naranjas, limas, mandarina, limones, guayaba entre otras; por su alto contenido en Vitamina A y C; ayudan a combatir este tipo de infecciones.
Aliméntate bien y ayuda a tu sistema inmunológico a prevenir enfermedades.
Delfina Trillos
Health coach
8327987378
Delfinatrilloshealthycoach@gmail.com
