JurnalPost.com – Many people believe that colds are caused by too much wind entering the body. However, colds don’t actually exist in the medical world, so they’re not classified as the name of a disease.
Indonesians make the term have a cold to describe a condition of malaise. This condition can be experienced by all ages, from children, to adults, to the elderly. Colds usually occur in the rainy season or when the weather is as uncertain as transitions.
Colds are generally characterized by muscle aches and the body feels cold like a fever. However, conditions such as the common cold can also be found as symptoms of dangerous diseases such as acute respiratory infections (ARI) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
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So what exactly causes a cold and can it be cured? Here is the explanation.
Causes of wind entry
Unfortunately, there is no medical explanation for the cause of the cold. Because, from a medical point of view, it cannot be assessed whether it is caused by the wind that suddenly enters and gets trapped in the body.
The closest medical explanation for a cold is a series of flu-like symptoms. Flu-like symptoms are ailments that are felt when a person experiences the initial symptoms of an influenza virus infection. Other medical conditions similar to cold symptoms are digestive disorders such as dyspepsia.
The cold during the rainy season cannot be determined as the main cause of the cold. A more likely explanation is that the body’s stamina tends to decrease during the cold season.
The decrease in the immune system can be caused by cloudy weather which prevents the body from being exposed to sunlight which will affect the production of vitamin D in the body. Low immune system coupled with strong activity, unhealthy eating habits and lack of sleep make the body more susceptible to diseases with the previously mentioned signs.
Cold symptoms
Colds can be identified by a number of symptoms that resemble these conditions. Cold symptoms can be different and vary from person to person. However, the characteristics of colds that people often complain about are as follows:
● Chills
● Fever
● Swelling
Cold dessert
Frequent burps
● Nasal congestion
Frequent passing of gas (farts)
Nausea and vomit
Reduced appetite
Tired easily
Headache
Pain in the muscles and joints
It should also be noted that the above cold features can also be considered symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, you should see a doctor if the body begins to feel uncomfortable and interferes with activities enough, so that you can quickly get advice on appropriate treatment or treatment.
Cold Diagnosis
A diagnosis to confirm a cold is usually sufficient to make an interview asking what the ailments are, when the ailments started to make themselves felt, and what medications were consumed. Generally, the diagnosis of a cold does not require investigation.
Even when you go to the doctor, the diagnosis you get is not a cold. But other medical conditions whose signs are considered closer to the complaints felt.
Cold treatment
There is no specific medicine that can be given to treat colds. Doctors often recommend symptomatic treatment by giving drugs that can relieve the symptoms you are experiencing. For example, anti-nausea, anti-fever and pain reliever for headaches.
Furthermore, carrying out and avoiding certain activities must still be done by the sick to get rid of the cold. Some things you can do if you feel a cold, namely:
Adequate rest to help restore the body’s condition
Make sure you have a balanced nutritional intake, even if you don’t have an appetite
Consume hot foods and gravy such as soup, especially if the condition is accompanied by a cough. This can help expel phlegm and relieve a stuffy nose
Drink plenty of water to help shed phlegm
Avoid consuming alcohol and caffeine as they can cause your body to lose fluids and make dehydration worse
Take supplements that contain vitamin C to help the immune system work against viral and bacterial infections in the body
Gargle with a mixture of warm water and a quarter or half teaspoon of salt to relieve a sore throat
Make sure that the humidity of the air is well maintained so that there is a change of air every day. You can also use a vaporizer or mist humidifier
How to prevent colds
Maintaining the immune system is considered to be one of the most effective ways to prevent colds. You can do the following ways to keep your immune system strong, including:
Apply personal hygiene such as washing your hands regularly, not only before and after meals, but also after outdoor activities
Wear a face mask to prevent transmission of the virus
Cut back on acidic and spicy food if you experience cold-like symptoms due to increased stomach acid or ulcers
Always meet your body fluid needs by regularly consuming at least eight glasses of water a day
Get enough rest with 7-8 hours of sleep per night
Exercise regularly at least three times a week with a minimum duration of 30 minutes. For those of you who have just returned to active sport, choose light movements for a few weeks as an adjustment
Wear warm clothes or jackets in cold weather
Take vitamins to help maintain the immune system
Basically, a cold is not a medically classified disease. Colds are caused by a weak immune system, which makes them more susceptible to viral, bacterial, or fungal infections.
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