Tag: cold
Frostbite: how to avoid and treat them?
Frostbite occurs in periods of damp cold and mainly affects children and adolescents, but also women. Frostbite mainly affects the fingers, toes, ears, cheeks or nose. And for the party…
Why are we more sensitive to the cold as we age?
The elderly are more cautious than others. A feeling of cold reinforced by many factors, both physiological and behavioral. Explanations and advice to protect yourself from the cold. You will…
Why is the skin sensitive to cold?
To avoid straining your skin during the winter, you should cover up as much as possible when it is cold. If you don’t protect yourself, you risk becoming more sensitive…
Why do we have goose bumps?
“To have goosebumps”: the expression appeared in the XVIIe century and we use it when we are cold or when we feel a strong emotion such as fear. But what…
Common cold: “the use of vasoconstrictors exposes you to risks”, warns the ANSM
A vasoconstrictor is a drug sold in pharmacies for colds. It is used to unclog the nose. The ANSM would like to point out that their use is not trivial.…
Omicron variant: simple cold or Covid-19?
The symptoms of the Omicron variant are different and, a priori, milder than those produced by the Delta variant. It was already possible to confuse a simple cold with a…
These mistakes cause heart attacks in cold weather! Don’t do this when you have the flu!
Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide. So much so that 200 thousand people die every year in our country due to cardiovascular diseases. With the…
Sport: 6 exercises to do at home in bad weather
The cold and bad weather should not discourage you from playing sports at home, in order to maintain your tone and your figure. Here are some ideas and tips for…
What is good for flu and cold? Here are 5 suggestions…
Influenza is an infection caused by influenza A and B viruses. High fever, weakness, fatigue, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, body and headache are among the flu symptoms. Herbal teas…
Medicines for the common cold (decongestant): watch out for the effects!
Actifed, Humex, Rhinadvil … A vasoconstrictor or “nasal decongestant” is a medicine for the common cold, aimed at unblocking the nose. Available without a prescription, these treatments are associated with…