Sick Again? Why Some Colds Just Won’t Go Away

A common cold can be just as devastating as any other illness, especially when it is a prolonged one and just won’t go away. It is certainly more than just a nuisance. When you’re trying to enjoy retirement, a cold can prevent you from doing a lot of activities to the fullest. Why won’t some colds just go away? These next few tips will help you recognize the problems and learn how to solve them.

You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

As you get older, your body’s ability to fight virus infections decreases. This is because your body isn’t generating (or regenerating) enough cells to fight infections due to a slower metabolism amongst other issues. This problem gets worse when you’re not getting enough sleep, and could be one of the reasons why you are frequently getting sick.

Lack of sleep is an issue that must be fixed immediately. It can lead to other serious health issues as the body continue to loses its ability to regenerate at its usual rate. The best way to get back to a healthy sleeping pattern is to track your sleep. Get at least 6 hours of quality sleep each day and you will notice a difference after the first week.

You’re Not Getting the Right Treatment

Sometimes, you’re not dealing with one cold over an extended period of time. Instead, you’re fighting back-to-back infections. Again, there are a few things that may cause this to happen, but the most common one is simply the fact that you’re not getting the right treatment for the initial infection.

You can never be too careful with your health. Services such as PlushCare are perfect, especially for seniors, because they provide immediate care and treatment in urgent situations that do not require an emergency room visit. As soon as you realize you’re suffering from an extended cold, get in touch with your doctor and get a proper diagnosis. Stick to the treatment suggested by your doctor to prevent future infections.

Another common problem is the misuse of medications. Taking too much, taking too little or not meeting the required schedules can cause the virus – and your body – to adapt to the medications, resulting in a sudden decrease in their effectiveness. Always – ALWAYS – listen to your doctor.

You’re Maintaining Bad Habits

Smoking, constantly feeling stressed, not exercising enough, and not drinking enough fluids can all be the cause of your frequent illness. The human body is designed to withstand infection up to a certain point and these bad habits lower that point by quite a significant amount. Whilst other people can easily avoid getting infected, you are constantly dealing with a cold.

Change these habits immediately. I didn’t believe it myself, but the impact of taking a 30-minute walk every day, for example, can be felt almost immediately. As you abandon more bad habits, you will start feeling better, healthier and fresher than ever. It certainly is much better than having to suffer from a cold every day, isn’t it? Start today and you can stop worrying about getting sick constantly.