Colds are unavoidable in winter, as much as the Christmas markets, the night that falls at 5 p.m. and the mornings when you have to scrape the frozen windshield of the car! In medical language, the common cold is called “nasopharyngitis”: it is a benign viral infection of the mucous membrane which lines the inside of the nose (the nasal cavity) and the pharynx, located at the back of the nasal cavity.
Wash your hands regularly throughout the day
Very contagious, colds can return several times during the same season: Health Insurance estimates that an adult can be affected up to 4 times per year – and in children, it is even more often. , mainly in autumn and winter!
How to protect yourself against colds? In a video published on Instagram, Dr. Océane Sorel (who is a virologist and can be found behind the account @TheFrenchVirologist) gives us 5 effective and really simple tips to implement on a daily basis:
- Wash your hands regularly. “All day long, we touch surfaces, objects and people that can be contaminated by the cold virus. Avoid bringing unwanted germs home!” explains the virologist.
The anti-Covid mask, a good barrier against winter microbes
- Avoid touching your face with your hands. “Don’t let germs find a way into your body through your mouth, nose or eyes.”
- Ventilate your home every day. “Renew the air to reduce the concentration of viruses in closed rooms.“Health authorities recommend a minimum of 10 minutes of ventilation each day.
- Avoid contact with sick people. “If someone is sick, keep your distance to limit the risks.“Also think about the anti-Covid mask, which remains a good barrier against winter viruses…
- Get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19 “if these vaccines are recommended for you“.
Source : Instagram
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