What are some of the home remedies for upper respiratory infection?
There are several methods that can simply be applied at home for relief of symptoms of upper respiratory infection. Moist warm air can help soothe the oral and nasal passages that become more irritated with dry air. This can make breathing easier and nasal secretions looser and easier to discharge. Some simple ways to do this are: • making steam in shower by turning on the hot water (without going under it) and breathing the steamed air; • drinking warm beverages (hot tea, hot chocolate, warm milk); • using a vaporizer to create humidity in the room; and • avoid cold, dry air if possible. Nasal saline (salt water) can help with symptoms of nasal congestion. There are over the counter saline spray solutions available that can be used for this purpose. Simpler and more cost effective home made salt water solution may also be considered. A forth of a teaspoon of salt can be added to 8 oz cup of room temperature water and stirred to dissolve. Using a bulb syringe or a small spray bottle, t
