Ramadan Tips: Fasting and Common Cold
Further dehydration during fasting, exacerbates the cruelty of cold
- Ramadan is a particularly difficult time to suffer from many of the contagious upper respiratory infections.
- Lifestyle adaptations may result in increased cases of colds particularly during Ramadan, as most prefer taking excessive amounts of very cold drinks and beverages during Iftar.
- Further dehydration during fasting, exacerbates the cruelty of cold.
- Resting, eating a good diet, avoiding stress and drinking a lot of water are the common therapies for these problems.
- Taking painkillers such as paracetamol or some decongestant and fluids during non-fasting hours might be helpful.
