Having a cold is miserable, and is even worse when you have a
cough
and mucus can you can’t get rid of. Sometimes we need medication to get
rid of these symptoms, but other times we can fix it at home. One of
the remedies that you can try is simply drinking lots of
water. There are two reasons why drinking plenty of
water while sick will help. The first is an important one. Being sick puts us at risk of becoming
dehydrated.
Mucus production and fever during an illness all cause this
dehydration. The second reason lots of
water will help during
sickness
is that it can help thin the mucus in the chest, which in turn will
make coughing it up much easier. The good news is that you can intake
your water in more ways than just drinking boring
water.
Tea is always a great option, and a good hot tea can also help loosen the
mucus. Other good options are juicy
fruits, popsicles, gelatin, soup, and broths.
Chicken soup is always a good choice for sickness. One should be careful and stay away from
alcohol and
caffeine.
One more great idea for helping with a cold and congestion is to use
steam. A vaporizer is a good choice, but a hot shower will help as well.
If you drink around 8 cups of water a day while you are sick, you will
be able to get rid of that cough quicker, and maybe even over your cold
quicker. So next time you are sick and not feeling well, stay well
hydrated by drinking lots of water and teas, and eating plenty of soups.
