Halt Your Sniffles! Tips to Stop Your Cold this Season by Dr. Yael Halaas

You may be worried about catching the dreaded cold or flu… Every year, there are over one billion colds in the United States and more than 200 different viruses are known to cause the signs and symptoms of the common cold. We all know the common wisdom to get rid of a cold: rest, drink fluids and wash your hands. However, there are other innovative ways to ease your discomfort and relieve the symptoms of the common cold!

Here a few tips to win the cold war:

• Take Your Stuffy Nose Outside: Breathing cold dry air helps reduce nasal congestion than breathing normal room air
• Pump Up The Probiotic: 42% fewer people caught a cold after consuming any amount of probiotic
• Hit The Gym: Exercise sparks a temporary rise in immune cells
• Practice Crowd Control: Protect yourself by not touching your nose and eyes while in transit and washing your hands immediately afterward
• Make Some Music: Vibrations from humming open the sinuses to clear congestion

Dr. Yael Halaas, ear, nose and throat doctor. She’s been featured on round up/lifestyle and breaking news segments on The Doctors, FOX News and ABC New York. Dr. Halaas has extensive knowledge on the common cold and has been a guest on Inside Edition, The Doctors and ABC in New York. She has been quoted in US Weekly, Men’s Fitness & Fitness Magazine.