Patient's question:
My friend, a boy, had a mild cold 20 days ago and wasn't feeling well. He didn't have a fever or high temperature and never took medicine. Sometimes he had difficulty breathing due to a stuffy nose, with yellow, thick nasal discharge. In the past two days, he's slightly lowered his temperature and might be affected. What can be done for a stuffy nose and difficulty breathing due to a cold? Tips?Doctor's answer:
A cold with nasal congestion can be treated by placing a bottle of vinegar in the room and heating it to dissolve the vinegar in the air for sterilization. Common colds are self-limiting illnesses, such as fever, cough, nausea, dry vomiting, and mental symptoms, which may temporarily go unresolved. It is recommended to drink more water, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, pay attention to rest, avoid overtime work, frequently measure body temperature, ensure good ventilation at home, and increase ventilation to improve indoor air quality.