Mistakes in treating cold diseases

Dr. Alexander Lavryshev, an internal medicine specialist, identified five common mistakes in the treatment of cold diseases.

According to him, cold diseases, contrary to popular belief, are not related to the body’s exposure to cold, but rather are the result of a viral infection or mixed with a bacterial infection.

He points out that the best way to prevent respiratory tract infections is vaccination against influenza and the emerging coronavirus. This vaccination does not reduce the body's immunity, and reduces the risk of contracting these diseases.

The doctor draws attention to the lack of a general medicine to treat cold diseases. For example, according to him, the current specific medications for treating influenza and the emerging coronavirus do not affect other viruses, and can only be used after a positive rapid test for these diseases.

The expert warns against taking antibiotics randomly without indications or just for prevention. He also called for not tolerating high temperatures, and it is better to lower them.

According to him, the other mistake is that pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take medications when they have colds, pointing out that there are many medications that they can and should take when they have colds.

Dr. Anna Kornevich, a cardiologist, revealed the foods that excessive consumption may lead to clogged blood vessels.

According to the doctor, contrary to popular belief, atherosclerosis does not occur as a result of excessive consumption of fatty meats of all kinds, but rather due to sugar. Therefore, you must first and foremost limit the consumption of foods with a high glycemic index, sweets, products made from white flour, fast cereals and white rice.

She says: “Atherosclerosis is not directly related to the consumption of fats, but rather to the consumption of carbohydrates. All types of sweets are harmful to the body. This is not only related to excess weight, but also to arteriosclerosis and problems with blood vessels.”

The specialist points out that addiction to eating foods containing sugar is also reflected in the external appearance, as due to collagen deficiency resulting from excessive consumption of sweetened foods, it can lead to the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, hyperpigmentation and swelling.

According to her, the risk of vascular blockage increases due to lack of physical activity, smoking and alcohol abuse.