While the festive season brings happiness, sweets and the opportunity to spend time with family, the changing weather also brings with it many health problems. Fluctuations in temperature, cold winds, dust and increasing pollution together increase problems like cold and cough. Problems like burning sensation in the throat, dryness, mucus and heaviness in the chest start suddenly. In such a situation, it is not right to be careless. By paying attention in time, the disease can be prevented from progressing.

It takes time for the body to adapt to sudden changes in weather. During this period, immunity may become slightly weak. Cold air and pollution particles affect the throat and respiratory system. Due to this, the problem of dry cough or cough with mucus starts. Many times people ignore the initial symptoms considering them normal, but this carelessness can later cause long lasting cough or difficulty in breathing.

It is important to recognize the early symptoms
Cold and cough usually start with mild soreness. After this, dry cough, throat irritation, mucus formation or heaviness in the chest may be felt. Some people also complain of difficulty in speaking or excessive cough at night. If timely care is not taken, the infection may increase. Therefore, it is important to give priority to your health even amidst the busyness of festivals.

Home remedies can provide relief
Some simple things present in the house can provide great relief from these symptoms. In case of dry cough, chewing liquorice or clove slowly is considered beneficial. Liquorice softens the throat and helps soothe cough. The natural elements present in cloves are helpful in fighting throat infections. Gargling with lukewarm water mixed with salt two to three times a day is also a very effective remedy. This reduces swelling of the throat and provides relief from burning sensation. This method is simple as well as quite effective.

Turmeric Milk and Herbal Decoction
Drinking half a teaspoon of turmeric mixed in warm milk before sleeping at night helps in strengthening immunity. The properties present in turmeric give the body strength to fight infection and reduce swelling of the throat. This reduces cough at night and improves sleep. Apart from this, making a decoction of ginger and basil and adding some honey to it and drinking it is also beneficial. Ginger warms the body and helps loosen mucus. Tulsi is helpful in keeping the respiratory system clean. Honey soothes the throat and helps control cough.