Cold and flu experts share how to beat the symptoms in just 24 hours
->Experts have revealed what you should do to fight signs of cold within 24 hours. It is clear that it is that time of the year when people start getting banged up and try to remember what it felt like to be able to breathe through their nose. The warning signs of a cold are very recognizable and as they set in, we run out to stockpile soup and medication before hibernating into our duvets to feel sorry for ourselves.
But experts say that treating the symptoms early can banish the cold before it takes a grip of your sinuses.
What to do in the morning-
Begin the day with a hot shower that can loosen secretions in your noses as the streams help clear blocked sinuses. The warm water can also bring relief to aching limbs we often experience when we fall ill. Then dose up on vitamin C by including oranges or kiwi in your breakfast. The bad news for hot drink fans is tea and coffee should be the last drink you reach because the caffeine content of the drinks may dehydrate you.
what to do in the afternoon-
we all turn to the soup when we are falling sick. It turns out the tradition is not simply an old wives' tale. It helps the sore throat and clears up the nose. So stock up. We also advise staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Stay off booze or alcohol because it actually dehydrates you more.
What to do in the evening-
Having a cold is the perfect excuse to get a curry in. So it's not all bad.
