NEW YORK -- But if the cold is persistent, associated with cough and fever ,their comes question of going to a lab for diagnostic evaluations, detailed physical assessment , and meet doctor for medications. However 70% of the cases can be treated at home itself. Some of the unusual measures are listed as follows.

Lemon and honey mixture

It works so well when a lemon is squeezed into 100ml of honey which is fresh, because both are antioxidants and have some nature of healing the wall of respiratory tract.

2. Garlic tea mixture

Garlic is one of the medicated herb, best when used along with other herbal items. Peel 2 to 3 cloves of garlic chop them to small pieces by a sharp knife. Add mixture into 2 cups of water which is boiling at a high temperature simmer for another 15 minutes, now strain the garlic and allow the tea to cool to, if necessary add sugar or honey to enhance immune power of body system.

3. Chicken soup with hot and sour mixture

One of the best to combat bad sore feeling in the throat as it clears the throat itching and unusual sensation. Chicken soup adds immunity to our body system. White pepper powder and salt is a must to this recipe, as it clears throat and nose block is relieved in a quick time.

4. Camphor, eucalyptus mixture

Camphor is a traditional material used in Indian system of medicine because of its strong fragrance, ability to kill microorganisms, eucalyptus is a plant herb also used for pains, headaches, migraines. Very economical and fresh method is to boil the eucalyptus leaves and inhale the fumes in for continuously 5 minutes which in turn clears blocked nostrils and smoothening effect while you breathe.

A very simple non medicated measure to get rid of cold and blocked nostrils are ,inhaling plain water fumes after boiling it to maximum. Adding a pinch of salt or a medicated vapor cream can also relieve congestion instantly.

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