Reason of Cold and Flu Slow Recovery: At present the weather is changing and a large number of people are suffering from cold and cough. Often people are worried that despite taking medicines, cold does not go away for about a week. To get quick relief from sore throat, runny nose and constant sneezing, we buy paracetamol and anti-allergic medicines from the medical store, but still the body does not regain its agility. This question often arises in the minds of people whether there is no accurate medicine for cold and cough in medical science? Let us know about this from the doctor.

Dr. Sonia Rawat, Director of Preventive Health and Wellness Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi told News18. Viruses are the main cause of cold and flu. No accurate medicine has been made yet for the common cold because there are hundreds of different strains of the virus that causes it. These viruses keep changing their form very rapidly. When we take cold medicine, it is usually symptomatic. It only reduces symptoms such as fever, pain or nasal congestion, but does not completely eliminate the virus. The body’s immune system is responsible for eliminating the virus. Gradually immunity kills the virus. Therefore, it takes about a week to recover from flu.

The doctor told that when our body comes in contact with a virus, immunity takes time to recognize it and create antibodies to fight it. Usually, a common cold takes 7 to 10 days to recover completely. Medicines can make this process a little easier so that you don’t have too much trouble, but they cannot shorten the body’s natural healing time. If you are expecting immediate recovery by taking medicine, then it is not palatable. If someone has a bacterial infection, then he is given antibiotics.

According to experts, despite taking medicines, cold persists for weeks, behind which our lifestyle is responsible. Most people do not take enough rest when they have cold and cough. When we take work pressure even when we are sick, the body’s energy gets spent on other tasks instead of fighting the virus. Apart from this, due to lack of water in the body, lack of nutrition and exposure to pollution, swelling persists, due to which the speed of recovery slows down.

Now the question is what to do to get relief from cold and cough? Doctor Rawat told that in case of cold and cough, people are advised to take supportive care. Drinking lukewarm water, taking steam and gargling with salt water prevent the infection from spreading. Diet rich in Vitamin C and ginger-basil decoction strengthens the body’s immunity. This strengthens the immune system and helps in eliminating the virus. Apart from this, drinking enough water also speeds up recovery. Medicines for cold and flu should be taken only to control fever and pain.