In winter, the season of high incidence of colds. “If a cold causes fever or rapid breathing, it can cause a compensatory acceleration of the heart rate, which is a relatively common clinical situation.”. A cold can cause tachycardia, and it is also necessary to be alert to the possibility of viral myocarditis. If myocardial cells are infected with a virus and cause inflammatory reactions, various types of arrhythmia can occur, such as sinus tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, and even ventricular tachycardia. Therefore, it is best to improve electrocardiogram examination and even 24-hour dynamic electrocardiogram monitoring for the presence of malignant cardiac arrhythmias and to rule out the possibility of viral myocarditis in the event of a rapid heartbeat due to a cold.
Plus1Health has a ECG patch that can perform 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring and provide ECG report analysis.
Here, there are also two free heart rate monitor apps that can be temporarily used to monitor:
“Heart Rate Record – Plus1Health” on the App Store (apple. com)
“AFibCheck – Atrial Fibrillation Screening” on the App Store (apple. com)
After catching a cold, what should I pay attention to in my diet？
1.Drinking chicken soup can inhibit inflammation of the throat and respiratory tract, and is extremely effective in eliminating symptoms such as stuffiness, runny nose, cough, and sore throat caused by colds. Because chicken contains a variety of amino acids necessary for the human body and is rich in nutrients, it can significantly enhance the body’s resistance to cold viruses. Chicken also contains a special chemical substance that can enhance the blood circulation in the throat and secretion of nasal fluid, which has a good effect on protecting respiratory tract patency, clearing respiratory tract viruses, and accelerating the recovery of colds.
2. Eat more radishes: The radish element in radishes has a unique role in preventing and treating colds. The specific method is to chop up the sweet, crispy and juicy radish, press out half a cup of juice, mash the ginger, extract a small amount of ginger juice, add it to the radish juice, then add white sugar or honey, mix well, and then pour it into boiling water to drink as a beverage. Taking it three times a day for two days can clear heat, detoxify, dispel cold, and prevent colds.
3. Sugar ginger tea mixed drink: Due to the fact that colds are often caused by exogenous wind and cold, there are often symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore joints, and even fear of cold and fever. Suitable amounts of brown sugar, ginger, and black tea can be used to boil and drink in soup 1-2 times a day. This not only warms up and removes cold, but also has a good function of preventing and treating colds.
4. Eat Less Salt: Eating less sodium containing salt can increase the content of lysozyme in saliva, protect mucosal epithelial cells in the mouth and throat, and allow them to secrete more immunoglobulin A and interferon to combat cold viruses. Therefore, controlling salt consumption within 5 grams per day is very beneficial for preventing and treating colds.
5.Eat more seasonings: Ginger and dried chili peppers can help the body expel cold viruses, relieve cough, and dissipate phlegm. Garlic can also enhance the body’s immune function. Adding more seasoning when cooking dishes can make a cold recover early.
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