India, Dec. 26 -- Winter cold has settled in, and with the dropping temperature comes the rise in seasonal cough and cold.

It is a known fact that cold weather itself is not responsible for the disease; that credit goes to germs like rhinoviruses. However, the low temperature does make the symptoms much worse.

If the respiratory ailments become particularly tenacious, it can result in heavy chest congestion and fatigue. Clinical intervention becomes necessary in those cases.

However, it is prudent to take precautions before that stage is reached. One of the ways to do that is by taking the help of home remedies, which have long stood the test of time to protect us from everyday sickness.

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