The Dhaka Times Desk When common cough increases, we take various medicines. However, despite trying all kinds of medicines, cough syrup, antibiotics, the cough does not want to stop. Once a cough starts, it doesn't easily require steroids.
Being without AC in summer is a liability. However, even if the AC is not running in the house, it is still cold in the work place. You can't tell the whole office people to sweat by turning off the AC because they are coughing. Those who are sitting around are also feeling uncomfortable. Medicines, cough syrup, antibiotics - despite trying everything, the cough does not seem to stop. But there are some home remedies to reduce this cough. You can get benefits if you follow them.
Gargle with salt water
One of the best ways to control a cough is to gargle with warm water with a little salt. Gargle twice in the morning upon waking up and before going to sleep at night. This can be done more times if needed.
Honey, basil leaves and pepper
You can eat a spoonful of honey every day. You can mix a spoonful of honey with basil leaf juice and a pinch of pepper powder. Any kind of throat infection will be cured with this simple trick.
Turmeric and milk
We all know that turmeric is an essential ingredient in the kitchen. Turmeric contains powerful antioxidants. Especially if turmeric is mixed with hot milk, it increases the immune system. A glass of warm milk mixed with turmeric every night before going to sleep can help you get rid of colds and coughs quickly.
Hot water vapor
If you have a cold, doctors also advise to take steam first. The mucus accumulated in the throat comes out on contact with heat. But instead of just steaming with hot water, you can mix clove or eucalyptus oil in it if you want, that will work too. Source: Anandabazar Patrika Online.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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