Blocked nose

In most cases, when the body starts fighting the infection, the problem of a blocked nose gets cured without treatment in a few days.

A pharmacist can also give you any advice your doctor will give you if you are infected with a cold virus. Antibiotics do not help during this time.

Self-care tips:

Decongestant medicines are available at the medical store to help in relieving the problem of a blocked nose by reducing the swelling in the blood vessels of the nose. Overuse of decongestants for more than five to seven days should be avoided. Using them for a long time can make your symptoms quite severe. Steam inhalation with hot water - By taking steam from hot water, the mucus formed in the nose becomes loose. If you want, you can add menthol crystals or eucalyptus oil to the water. If symptoms persist, speak with a pharmacist or contact a doctor 

Coughs

Cough is usually caused by cold and flu viruses. When your immune system destroys the virus, the cough usually gets better without treatment.

Antibiotics do not work in coughs caused by viruses.

Self-care tips:

Drink plenty of fluids 

There is no evidence that pharmacy cough mixtures cure cough. You can prepare a mixture of honey, lemon and warm water for coughing at home.

Suck the candy that comes for the cuff.

Some over-the-counter medicines help relieve symptoms of a cold or flu, such as a runny nose, fever, and headache. Consult your doctor about this.

If you smoke, abstain from it. 

See your doctor if you continue to have a cough or a persistent cough three weeks after the viral infection.

Migraines

Migraine is a headache that can greatly affect your daily life.

Self-care tips:

Keep an eye on your stress level. According to research, reducing stress reduces migraine attacks by one-third. To relieve stress, do breathing exercises easily. Do not consume food and beverages that aggravate migraine, such as caffeine. Eat regular healthy meals and snacks and keep your blood sugar levels under control. Exercising heavily and hard can increase the problem of migraine in some people. But this can be avoided by doing regular light exercise. Keep a migraine diary and write down your headaches, possible causes, and medications you're taking for headaches. Women should write about their menstrual cycle. Consult your pharmacist. They will prescribe you painkillers. If medicines are taken at the beginning of a migraine attack, then they are very effective. Some medicines for migraine are taken together; These include pain relievers and anti-sickness medicines, which can also be bought without a prescription. However, a pharmacist's advice should be taken first. If your migraine is severe, medication specially designed for migraine may be needed. It can be bought only after consulting a doctor.