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KEEP TINE MUCOUS MEMBRANES MOIST
When the mucous lining of the membranes in the nose and throat dry out, they fail to trap invading viruses. Dry air also immobilizes the cilia which sweep trapped viruses into the stomach for destruction. Especially if your vocal cords are affected, or if you have laryngitis or a sore throat, you should try to avoid breathing very dry air.
During winter, many homes in the north are heated to high temperatures which cause the humidity to reach extremely low levels. This condition encourages viral infections.
The simplest way to raise the humidity indoors is to lower the temperature a few degrees. However, a humidifier or vaporizer provides an effective way to prevent the mucous membranes from drying out. Failing this, humidity can be restored by keeping a kettle of water simmering on a low burner. By placing a few drops of eucalyptus oil, or other essential oil, in a humidifier or vaporizer, you can create a pleasing vapor that will help soothe cold symptoms.
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