Nasal irrigation works on the common cold and the proof is piling up
It begins with a faint scratchiness at the back of the throat. Then a sneeze, some sniffling and before long, full-blown congestion that makes the next several days feel like a slow-motion slog. The common cold strikes most adults roughly three times a year and tends to linger for about nine days on average. Antibiotics […]
Why your eyes water when you’re sick and what your body is actually doing
It happens reliably with almost every cold or bout of flu: the sniffling, the congestion, and the eyes that will not stop watering regardless of how you feel emotionally. The symptom is called epiphora, and despite how it appears, it usually has nothing to do with your eyes producing too many tears. The problem is […]
Does zinc really shorten a common cold?
The common cold, with its annoying symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, and persistent cough, is something we all dread. Among the various remedies touted to alleviate these symptoms, zinc has often been highlighted as a potential savior. But does zinc really shorten a common cold? Let’s explore the science behind this claim and understand […]