Understanding the Common Cold
Ang sipon at ubo ay isa sa pinaka-common na sakit sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa tag-ulan. Most of the time, it's caused by a virus — which means antibiotics won't help!
🏠 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies
1. Stay Hydrated
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily Warm soup (like chicken tinola!) helps thin mucus Avoid cold drinks — they can worsen throat irritation2. Steam Inhalation
Boil water, put in a basin, cover your head with a towel Breathe in the steam for 10 minutes Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil (optional)3. Saltwater Gargle
Mix ½ teaspoon salt in 1 cup warm water Gargle for 30 seconds, spit out Do this 3-4 times a day4. Honey and Calamansi
Mix 1 tablespoon honey + juice of 2 calamansi in warm water Soothes sore throat and provides Vitamin C ⚠️ Don't give honey to babies under 1 year old!5. Rest!
Your body fights the virus while you sleep Take sick leave — don't spread it to your workmates
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