Your body often senses illness before you do. Discover the unmistakable signs that a cold symptom is on its way, along with effective strategies to prevent it. Here are the common symptoms of colds and how to keep them at bay.
Whether it’s the rainy season or not, one should always be prepared to look out for the common symptoms of colds. And when you finally detect these signs that your body is telling you it will be sick, wouldn’t it be better to stop it before it gets worse?
The cold medicine Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte) & Phenylephrine HCl + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Non-Drowsy) can help ensure these symptoms don't worsen. Here are the common signs that you’re about to get a cold and how these variants can stop it immediately and provide complete relief from cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, postnasal drip, headache, sneezing, watery eyes, and fever.
Scratchy, itchy throat
Not only is this sensation annoying, but having a scratchy, itchy throat is also an early symptom of a cold. When you have cold symptoms, you can also experience postnasal drip, where mucus travels from the nose down to the throat2. Having a sore throat is usually caused by viruses that are often transferred or caught when exposed to someone sick.
It is unwise to simply ignore an inflamed throat. The throat is connected to the nasal passage and when it is inflamed, the decongestant property in Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte) helps alleviate the inflammation, preventing the worsening of this condition. This can also be addressed by the Chlorphenamine Maleate.
Headache
Look out for signs of a sinus headache caused by mucus blocking the sinus drainage. Usually, this mucus becomes the breeding ground for bacteria. This is often manifested by pain in front of your face or behind the eyes, which can be treated with the paracetamol.
Sneezing
Sneezing can also be triggered by the overproduction of mucus. When this symptom begins, your body needs to reduce the mucus it expels. Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte)’s Chlorphenamine Maleate or its antihistamine properties help by decreasing mucus production, effectively reducing sneezing.
Nasal congestion
Having a runny or stuffy nose is a sure tell-tale sign you’re getting a cold. This happens when excess fluid causes blood vessels and mucous membranes within the nose to swell. Within three days, you can expect nasal discharge or mucus to become thicker and yellow or green in color.
When you start feeling nasal congestion, don’t delay—take a decongestant right away. Fortunately, Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte) contains 10 mg of Phenylephrine HCl, which helps widen the nasal passages and relieve mucus buildup.
Fever
If you’re feeling unusually tired or sore all over, then you should be on guard. Often, this is accompanied by a high body temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius. Fever is one of the most common and often ignored symptoms of colds. If you notice these signs, it's a good idea to take extra care and consider taking the Best Ever Neozep® in Neozep® Z+!
Dealing with the Symptoms
Knowing the early signs and symptoms of colds and how to detect them is essential in preventing them from progressing to severe symptoms. Don’t let cold symptoms immobilize you for days. Meet the Best Ever Neozep® in Neozep® Z+! At the onset of cold symptoms, incorporating this medication every six hours can help provide complete relief from cold symptoms.
Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte), now with Zinc, can help make the recovery from cold symptoms faster by two to three days. This is because it contains Zinc, an essential mineral required for the normal development and maintenance of the immune system. It helps regulate the activity of cells involved in immune function. Additionally, it may also aid in alleviating symptoms, reducing the severity and progression of other cold symptoms, leading to a shorter duration of the illness by 2-3 days.
For faster recovery (within 2-3 days) minus drowsiness, try Phenylephrine HCl + Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Non-Drowsy). It helps keep you alert while combating cold symptoms, so you can keep maximizing your day!
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Reference Code: U0186P082924N
References:
1 Web MD (2017). Understanding Common Colds.
2 Health Line (2017). Common Colds Symptoms.
3 Health Line (2017). Sore Throat.
4 Everyday Health (2010). Sinus Headache.
5. National Library of Medicine: Zinc for the treatment of the common cold: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Michelle Science, MD, Jennie Johnstone, MD, Daniel E. Roth, MD PhD, Gordon Guyatt, MD MSc, and Mark Loeb, MD MSc | July 10, 2012) (Appendix 2)
