[header] How to cure a cold with household resources [title] Take a warm shower. [step] To reduce nasal congestion, drain mucus, and soothe sore muscles, take a warm shower or bath for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the water temperature around 40-45ºc. make sure the water is not too hot or cold, especially if you have a fever.
[header] How to cure a cold with household resources [title] Take a warm shower. [step] To reduce nasal congestion, drain mucus, and soothe sore muscles, take a warm shower or bath for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the water temperature around 40-45ºc. make sure the water is not too hot or cold, especially if you have a fever.
Some studies suggest that warm showers also help reduce anxiety and stress. Lukewarm baths can also benefit children and infants with nasal congestion. Warm water can moisturize your lips as well as soothe sinus and throat irritation. [title] Take herbal remedies that promote hydration. [substeps] Steaming is also an option if you keep a heating pad handy. [title] Get two different kinds of nasal fluids. While it might be tempting to keep running the water on your face, the water could pull off several layers of the skin, and it's not as calming. [substeps] Dry off with a towel, as hot water increases skin's production of dead skin cells.