Cough,prevention

 Cough:

Although dextromethorphan is an effective cough suppressant, a cough is typically not harmful because it is a protective reflex. If your cough is preventing you from sleeping or working, take dextromethorphan.

Chicken soup and water vapor from humidifiers and showers can help loosen the mucus that causes a cough.

A Sore Head:

For sore throats, phenol in lozenges and sprays is an effective pain reliever.

Using warm saltwater as a gargle salt in a cup of warm water) every four hours may reduce swollen tonsils and alleviate pain.

consuming lemon tea (with or without honey)

Prevention

 Every fall, UHS provides Princeton students with free flu shots. Although getting vaccinated against the flu will not completely eliminate your risk of contracting the illness, it will certainly lower your risk. A new influenza vaccine is developed each year using inactivated (killed) influenza viruses. In order to prevent infection or lessen the severity of the illness, the inactivated vaccine should be administered six to eight weeks prior to the beginning of flu season. This is due to the fact that the immune system may take time to respond to the vaccination.

Because the incubation period is 24-72 hours and the flu is likely only contagious for the first three days of illness, you might not experience symptoms for three days after contracting the virus. The majority of cold virus transmission occurs through hand-to-hand contact, so it is uncommon to catch the virus in the air. Follow these guidelines to avoid common colds, flu, and other illnesses:

Washing your hands frequently is a good way to keep yourself healthy in any situation. They should be kept away from your mouth, eyes, and nose. When you are unable to wash your hands, use an instant hand sanitizer.

Eat well and exercise frequently.

Maintain good sleeping habits.

Conjunctivitis, also known as "pink eye," is an inflammation of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelids and a portion of your eyeballs. There are several possible causes of conjunctivitis. UHS provides free flu shots to all students each fall. A bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction to pollen or animal dander, or chemical irritants (smoke, chlorine, lens solution, etc.) could be the cause.