Key Points/Reminder

• Start as soon as possible after symptoms start.
• Blow your nose – thoroughly.
• Block one nostril at a time.
• Critical temperature is 43 – 47ºC.
• Regulate temperature of vapour breathed in by varying distance from water surface.
• It should feel hot on your face but not painful either on your skin or in your nose.
• Keep going after symptoms have gone.
• It takes some effort if your nose is partially blocked – keep yourself motivated – remember the misery of your last cold!
• Keep warm for 24 hours after treating a cold
• Think about vitamin supplements if you think your immune system may not be very effective.

You are responsible for your own safety.