German doctors named the main mistakes that prevent getting rid of a cold 
German doctors called the abuse of nasal sprays the most inappropriate action in the treatment of colds. The list of the main mistakes in the prevention of ailment is published by the Focus magazine.
Experts also advised not to use nasal products for more than a week, as the mucous membranes “get used to” the standard dosage, which can lead to chronic rhinitis. The material separately noted the importance of removing the spray from the nose after a puff before the next use, and the bottle itself should be wiped to avoid introducing bacteria into the nasal mucosa.
The second major mistake was to drop the temperature too quickly with the help of antipyretic drugs. This was explained by the fact that fever helps the immune system to better cope with pathogens. The author of the article urged not to bring down the body temperature below 38 degrees in children and below 38.5 in adults.
In case of a cold, it is also not recommended to give up rest. The publication emphasized that after taking antipyretics, there is often a feeling of relief from the ailment, in which the patient has a desire to resume an active lifestyle as soon as possible. In this case, you should complete treatment and not return to physical activity until complete recovery.
The fourth important mistake that prevents you from getting rid of a cold is going to the sauna. According to the author, this does not alleviate the symptoms of the disease, but only disrupts the thermoregulation of the body. It is allowed to visit the sauna only for the prevention of the disease, but not for its treatment.