HOW TO GET RİD OF UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION (URI)

Upper Respiratory Infection

An upper respiratory infection, or the common cold, is an infection that affects the nasal passages and throat. Treatment is usually simple.

For an upper respiratory infection (URI) to occur, a virus enters the body, usually through the mouth or nose. A person may transmit it through touch, or by sneezing and coughing.

Any place where people gather in an enclosed space, such as a classroom, office, or home, can be a high-risk area for the spread of URIs.

Typically, a URI lasts anywhere between 3 and 14 days. In some cases, URIs can develop into more serious conditions, such as sinus infections or pneumonia.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of a URI include:

-Coughing,

-Discomfort in the nasal passages,

-Mild fever, which is more common in children,

-Pain or pressure behind the face,

-A runny nose,

-A scratchy or sore throat,

-Sneezing

-Excess mucus,

-Nasal congestion,

Causes

The causes of URIs are almost always viral. Droplets of infected saliva and mucus spray out into the air when a person sneezes or coughs. Other people may breathe them in, or they can land on surfaces that others touch.

If another person then puts their hand near their mouth, they may get an infection. 

Other risk factors include:

-Damage to the airways or nasal cavity,

-Not washing the hands frequently,

-Contact with groups of children,

-Crowded places, such as airplanes and buses

having an autoimmune disorder,

-Removal of adenoids or tonsils, which are part of the immune system,

-Smoking and secondhand smoke,

-Spending time in the hospital or in a care center

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) Treatment At Home

Consult your doctor first, if you will use St. John's wort. If you have a serious condition, it is best to consult with a doctor for help. Some conditions might be warning signs of other illnesses that only a medical professional can accurately diagnose.

If possible, use homemade St John's Wort oil. 

- if your weight is below 60 kg, drink a teaspoon of St. John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily. For your treatment, 70 mL - 110 mL of  St. John's wort oil will suffice.

Or  drink a glass  of St. John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times daily. ( Place 1 pieces St. John's wort bag or 1 teaspoon of dried St. John's wort inside your teapot.)

- if your weight is over 60 kg, drink a dessert spoon of St. John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily. For your treatment, 140 - 220 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.

Or  drink a glass  of St. John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times daily. ( Place 2 pieces St. John's Wort bag or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's wort inside your teapot.)

- Do not eat anything for the next 60 minutes.

- Be patient and drink this oil everyday for a month.

Do not take St. John's Wort

-If you are under 18 years.

-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.

-If you are about to have an operation.

-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure.  (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)

-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or  herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.

-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.

-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.

-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.

-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.

How to prepare St. John's wort tea?

I. Pour a cup of water inside the teapot.

 

II. Boil the water. (Do not boil the St. John’s Wort)

III. Place 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's Wort inside your teapot. 

Or place 1 or 2 pieces St. John's Wort bag inside your teapot.

IV. Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.