Colds, Coughs & Sore Throats

Colds

A cold is one of the most common viral conditions that can affect the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. Some research suggests that adults typically get 2-4 colds a year. It’s worth noting at this point that there is no cure for a cold, but that you can get quickly back on your feet in little to no time with some self-care at home.

You’ll normally begin to feel cold symptoms shortly after contracting the virus, the most common of these symptoms include a runny nose, a blocked nose, sneezing, a scratchy throat and cough, and a reduced sense of taste and smell.

A typical cold lasts for a week or two. See a doctor if symptoms don’t improve or if they worsen. You can help reduce the discomfort by resting and keeping hydrated, also by using decongestants (such as Vocalzone) to relieve the blocked nose symptoms and menthol sweets (again, Vocalzone!) to soothe any throat discomfort.

Coughs

A cough not only can be the result of a viral infection, but can also result from smoking, and in rare cases can be the first indications of a health condition that can cause a persistent cough.

As with colds, your natural defences are able to fight a cough, as it’s usually a viral infection. The effects of a cough on your throat can include dryness, discomfort and hoarseness which is where Vocalzone comes in. It’s been formulated with active ingredients to help counter the irritation a cough can have on your throat, whilst allowing your natural defences to eradicate the infection.

Sore throats

Although a sore throat is commonly associated with colds and coughs, it’s possible to just have a sore throat. For the vast majority of us, research suggests that we will feel these symptoms at least once a year. There are two types of sore throat; bacterial and viral, with the latter accounting for approximately 90% of all diagnosis.

A sore throat is how our bodies combat infection. All sore throats result from inflammation which show that our bodies are fighting off an infection by producing its army of antibodies.

Generally speaking, sore throats can be treated by our natural defences, and medicine can actually have a negative effect if it’s formulated to treat an infection. Rather than treating an infection, it’s worth just easing and soothing the discomfort caused by the inflamed capillaries (you guessed it…), and seeking medical advice if the condition persists after a number of days.