Cold and Cough: Frequent colds, coughs, and flu are not just an effect of weather, they can be a sign of some serious disease or weak immunity.
Cold and Cough: If you get cold, cough, and flu every month, do not take it lightly. A runny nose, sore throat, and sneezing every time cannot be just the effect of the weather. Recurrent colds can also indicate some serious disease in your body. So let's know why cold happens repeatedly, what hidden diseases can be behind it, and how to avoid it.
Having a cold frequently is considered a common problem, but when it becomes a habit, the body is sounding a danger alarm. It is normal to have a cold when the weather changes, but if the nose starts running every few weeks, the throat starts hurting, or the sneezing does not stop, then the matter can be serious.
Weak immunity
The most common reason is a weak immune system. If the body's immunity becomes weak, it cannot fight viruses and bacteria, which can lead to frequent colds. Poor diet, lack of sleep, stress and lack of exercise are the main reasons for this.
Risk of allergies
Many people are allergic to dust, smoke, pollen, pet hair or some food items. Allergies also cause frequent cold-like symptoms.
Sinus Infection
If a cold is accompanied by headache, heaviness and pressure in the face, it could be a sinus infection. This can become a chronic condition in which the sinus cavities around the nasal bones become inflamed.
Asthma
If you have trouble breathing along with frequent colds, it can be a symptom of asthma. Many times people ignore it thinking it is a minor cold, but if not treated, this condition can worsen.
Frequent antibiotic use
The habit of taking antibiotics every time you have a cold can further weaken your immunity. This weakens the body's natural immune system and diseases start to catch you quickly.
Preventive measures
Eat nutritious foods rich in vitamins C, D and zinc
Exercise daily and get enough sleep
Avoid allergy triggers
wear a mask in crowded places
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