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often it’s the postnasal drip where excess mucus from your nose drips down the back of your throat and causes irritation, according to the cleveland clinic . you can also experience fatigue, fever, headache and swollen lymph nodes.
research indicates there may be some truth to feeling better after sipping on a hot liquid. one often-cited study out of cardiff university in wales showed that while a hot fruit drink didn’t improve an objective measure of nasal airflow in people battling a common cold, it did improve the subjective reporting of nasal airflow. hot drinks also provided “immediate and sustained relief” from symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing and chilliness. the study, published in rhinology , also found the same beverage served at room temperature wasn’t as effective.
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lucia weiler, a registered dietitian and wellness counsellor in toronto , says the key here is heated liquids, whether you prefer hot water and lemon, a cup of hot tea or clear broth.
the aim is to consume liquid for hydration. natural fruits give you a little something extra in flavour and nutrients. she also advises to look for signs of dehydration so that you can focus on getting enough of those important liquids when you’re hit with a cold or allergy. signs of dehydration, beyond thirst, include dry lips or dry mouth, flushed skin, headache and light-headedness, according to dietitians of canada ,
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