Yes, a cold during summer time sounds strange. But how it is. Summer colds are very much common. It can catch you even the hottest summer day. While winter colds are caught by viruses but summer colds are caught due to enteroviruses.
Some common symptoms of summer cold are:
* Fever
* Sneezing
* Stuffing and runny nose
* Scratchy throat
* Sore throat
* Coughing
* Congestion
Well, you don't have to suffer for long. Usually the symptoms disappear after one or two weeks and even earlier if taken good remedies.
Some remedies to cure summer cold are:
* Steam inhalation: Steam inhalation helps clear out the excess mucus and helps you sleep better, which is important for faster recovery.
* Ginger: It has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that help reduce the inflammation in your nasal passages and lessen the excessive mucus that is being produced. It also keeps the body warm, which helps the healing process.
* Cinnamon: 2008 study published in Nutrition Today highlights the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of cinnamaldehyde, the main component in cinnamon.
* Honey: Honey is antimicrobial in nature and contains compounds that kill the viruses that cause colds. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe an irritated throat as well as shorten the duration of a cold.
These are the remedies which can kick off you summer cold easily.


