In this conversation, Dr. Zeest Khan discusses how she manages acute infections while dealing with the ongoing effects of long COVID. To recover quickly and reduce side effects of medications, she teaches you to personalize your treatment. In this episode you'll learn the 4 categories of cold medicines, common side effects, and how to read a medication label effectively. Take exactly what you need, and ONLY what you need to recover from an upper respirator infection FAST.
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Hydration the Right Way
Chapters
00:00 Personalized Cold Care Matters
01:11 My Story
02:08 Medical Disclaimer
02:36 Understanding OTC Cold Meds
03:03 Decongestants and Their Effectiveness
03:48 Four Categories of Cold Meds
04:08 Pain/Fever
04:21 Pick the Right Decongestant
04:58 Antihistamines Explained
07:09 Side Effects of Decongestants
07:57 Antihistamines
09:01 Join the Community!
09:19 Tailoring Treatment to Individual Needs
09:52 Cough Meds
11:05 Practical Application of Cold Care
12:07 The Importance of Pain Management
13:31 Personal Experience with Cold Treatment
15:00 Why You Need Personalized Treatment
15:36 Rest, Hydrate, & Stay Positive
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