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What your Lingering Cold Says About Your Immune System

What your Lingering Cold Says About Your Immune System

A weak immunity can delay your recovery from the common cold. Find out how you can help boost your immune system during a cold breakout through this read.


It’s the weekend, and your besties are already on their way to your favorite hangout  spot. Your group chat’s buzzing, and you? You’re stuck in bed with a cold. Not the  weekend you planned, right? 

You probably thought your cold would clear up in a few days, but if it’s been over a  week. Chances are, your immune system might be struggling. Don’t let a weak  immunity keep you from enjoying your time. 

In this read, you’ll discover how you can strengthen your immune system and recover faster against colds symptoms as early as 2 to 3 days with proper diet and exercise by taking Phenylephrine HCl Chlorphenamine Maleate  Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z + Forte). 

What’s Going On with Your Immune System? 
How long should a cold last? Can you cure a cold fast overnight? A common cold  usually lasts between 5 to 10 days. During this time, your immune system identifies the  virus and works actively to eliminate it from your body. 

The first few days are usually the most intense, with symptoms such as: 

  • Runny Nose 
  • Sneezing 
  • Stuffy Nose  
  • Headache 
  • Itchy Throat 
  • Post Nasal Drip 
  • Itchy/Watery Eyes 
  • Fever 

These symptoms should begin to ease by day 6 or 7. By day 10, some of you should  have recovered. If things don’t improve, it might mean your immunity needs help. 
In fact, boosting your immune system during a cold can help shorten its duration by  2-3 days, allowing you to feel better faster and reduce the severity of symptoms. 
Here are ways your immune system affects the duration of your colds.  

  1. Stress 
    Your immune system is designed to protect you with your white blood cells  acting as your first line of defense against viral infection. To help keep this  system strong, one of the things that you can do is practice stress management  techniques. 

    When you’re calm and well-rested, your body produces white blood cells more  efficiently, and your immune response stays balanced.  
     
  2. Post Viral Inflammation 
    After your body fights off a virus, it's completely normal to feel a little run down  even after the main infection has cleared. You can support its recovery by  giving your immune system the extra care it needs. 

    One way to do this is by adding immune-boosting vitamins and nutrients to  your daily routine with proper diet and exercise. These can help your body manage lingering inflammation and rebuild strength: 

    • Vitamin C supports white blood cell production and helps reduce  oxidative stress. 
    • Vitamin D plays a key role in regulating immune responses and calming  inflammation. 
    • Zinc is essential for immune cell repair and helps speed up recovery.
     

  3. Secondary Infections  
    A weak immune system not only struggles to clear the original cold virus but  also makes you more vulnerable to secondary infections, like bacterial sinusitis  or bronchitis.  

    On the other hand, when your immune defenses are well-supported, your  body is better equipped to keep common bacteria in check.  

    You can help boost your immune system through proper nutrition, rest,  hydration, and other healthy habits. Moreover, you can also add Zinc to your  daily routine, as it plays an essential role in supporting immune function.
     

Zinc Tablets for Cold Symptoms 
A little help for your immune system can go a long way when you have a common  cold. While most common colds go away on their own, you can support your body to  recover faster with Zinc mineral as early as 2 to 3 days, that plays a critical role in immune function, healing,  and recovery. During a cold or viral infection, your body needs Zinc to: 

  • Activate immune cells that identify and destroy viruses 
  • Prevent viruses from multiplying, especially in the nose and throat
  • Reduce inflammation and shorten the duration of symptoms 
  • Repair damaged tissues caused by the body’s natural immune response 

A cold tablet that contains zinc may help reduce the severity of symptoms and shorten cold bout in as fast as 2 to 3 days when taken at the earliest stage of the illness. Looking for the best medicine for colds? Try the Best-Ever Neozep (versus previous formulation), Phenylephrine HCl  Chlorphenamine Maleate Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte), now powered with Zinc. 

Faster Recovery from Colds Symptoms in as early as  2 to 3 Days 
Phenylephrine HCl Chlorphenamine Maleate Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+  Forte) is used to help relieve clogged nose, runny nose, postnasal drip, itchy and  watery eyes, sneezing, headache, body aches, and fever associated with the common  cold, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, flu, and other minor respiratory tract infections. It also helps decongest sinus openings and passages and protect respiratory cells against  common cold and flu viruses. On top of that, it also provides zinc that strengthens the immune system in as early as 2 to 3 days for faster colds recovery with proper diet and exercise.  

Phenylephrine HCl Chlorphenamine Maleate Paracetamol + Zinc (Neozep® Z+ Forte)  starts taking effect in as fast as 15 minutes. 

How much and how often should you use this medicine?  
Adults: Orally, 1 tablet every 6 hours, or as recommended by a doctor. 

However, if your cold lasts longer than two weeks, especially if you're experiencing  persistent fatigue, a lingering cough, or ongoing congestion, it may indicate that  something more serious is going on.  

If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. 

ASC Reference No. U0089P111025N

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