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See The 10 Benefits Drinking Water – Ladies Will Like

It has become an everyday ritual for you to kick off your day with a hot cup of coffee or tea to warm your body.
When you drink water, you prefer it cold. But do you know that regularly drinking very warm water, especially in the morning has a handful of benefits? Well, if you don’t, read on to discover the surprising benefits of drinking hot water!

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*Shed weight *
If you are trying to shed a few kilos, then endeavour to drink a glass of hot water and lemon in the morning. Besides this, hot water will also help to break down the body fat.

*Improves blood circulation*
When you drink hot water, the fat deposits in the body are eliminated. This flushes out the toxins that are circulating throughout the body and then
enhances blood circulation.

*Aids digestion*
Hot water can dissolve things you’ve eaten that your body might have had difficulty digesting.
*Relieves nasal and throat congestion* Drinking hot water is a natural way to deal with colds, coughs and a sore throat. It helps to remove phlegm from the respiratory tract. As such, it can offer relief from a sore throat. It also helps in clearing nasal congestion.

*Menstrual pains*
Hot water can also help in reducing menstrual pains. The heat of the water has a calming and soothing effect on the abdominal muscles, which eventually can help to cure cramps.

*Prevents premature ageing*
Toxins make the body to age faster. One of the ways to get rid of toxins and detoxify your
body is by drinking hot water. So, know that hot water can delay the ageing process.

*Constipation*
Drinking very warm water in the morning on an empty stomach can help improve bowel movements and aid constipation while breaking down foods as they smoothly pass through the intestines. This will help return your body back to normal functioning.

Inflammation of The Epiglottis

Main article: Epiglottitis By Raphael Ajah
Date: 7th October,2018

Inflammation of the epiglottis is known as epiglottitis.
Epiglottitis is mainly caused by Haemophilus influenzae. A
person with epiglottitis may have a fever, sore throat,
difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing. For this
reason, acute epiglottitis is considered a medical emergency, because of the risk of obstruction of the
pharynx. Epiglottitis is often managed with antibiotics,
racemic epinephrine (a sympathomimetic bronchodilator
that is delivered by aerosol), and may require tracheal
intubation or a tracheostomy if breathing is difficult.
Behind the root of the tongue is an epiglottic vallecula which is an important anatomical landmark in intubation. The incidence of epiglottitis has decreased significantly in
countries where vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae is administered.

Cough

Introduction

A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. It's rarely a sign of anything serious.

A "dry cough" means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A "chesty cough" means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways. Most coughs clear up within three weeks and don't require any treatment. For more persistent coughs, it's a good idea
to see your GP so they can investigate the cause.

What can cause a cough?
Some of the main causes of short-term (acute)
and persistent (chronic) coughs are outlined below.

Short-term coughs
Common causes of a short-term cough include:
an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) that affects the throat, windpipe or sinuses – examples are a cold, flu, laryngitis, sinusitis or whooping cough a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) that affects your lungs or lower airways – examples are acute bronchitis or
pneumonia an allergy, such as allergic rhinitis or hay fever a flare-up of a long-term condition such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or chronic bronchitis inhaled dust or smoke

In rare cases, a short-term cough may be the first sign of a health condition that causes a persistent cough.

Persistent coughs
A persistent cough may be caused by:
a long-term respiratory tract infection, such as chronic
bronchitis
asthma – this also usually causes other symptoms, such as
wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath
an allergy
smoking – a smoker's cough can also be a symptom of COPD bronchiectasis – where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened postnasal drip – mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose, caused by a condition such as rhinitis or sinusitis
gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – where the throat becomes irritated by leaking stomach acid a prescribed medicine, such as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor), which is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease

Rarely, a persistent cough can be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as lung cancer, heart failure, a pulmonary embolism (blood clot on the lung) or tuberculosis.

Coughs in children
Coughs in children often have similar causes to those mentioned above. For example, respiratory tract infections, asthma and GORD can all affect children.

Causes of coughs that are more common in children than adults include:
bronchiolitis – a mild respiratory tract infection that usually causes cold-like symptoms
croup – this causes a distinctive barking cough and a harsh sound known as stridor when the child breathes in whooping cough – look out for symptoms such as intense, hacking bouts of coughing, vomiting, and a "whoop" sound with each sharp intake of breath after coughing

Occasionally, a persistent cough in a child can be a sign of a serious long-term condition, such as cystic fibrosis.

When to see your GP
There's usually no need to see your GP if you or your child have a mild cough for a week or two. However, you should seek medical advice if:
you've had a cough for more than three weeks
your cough is particularly severe or is getting worse you cough up blood or experience shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or chest pain
you have any other worrying symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss, a persistent change in your voice, or lumps or swellings in your neck
If your GP is unsure what's causing your cough, they may refer you to a hospital specialist for an assessment. They may also request some tests, such as a chest X-ray, allergy tests, breathing tests, and an analysis of a sample of your phlegm to check for infection.

What treatments are available?
Treatment isn't always necessary for mild, short-term coughs because it's likely to be a viral infection that will get better on its own within a few weeks. You can look after yourself at home by resting, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Cough medicines and remedies
Although some people find them helpful, medicines that claim to suppress your cough or stop you bringing up phlegm are not usually recommended. This is because there's little evidence to suggest they're any more effective than simple home remedies, and they're not
suitable for everyone.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommends that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines shouldn't be given to children under the age of
six. Children aged 6 to 12 should only use them on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
A homemade remedy containing honey and lemon is likely to be just as useful and safer to take. Honey shouldn't be given to babies under the age of one because of the risk of infant botulism. Treating the underlying cause
If your cough has a specific cause, treating this may help. For example:
asthma can be treated with inhaled steroids to reduce inflammation in your airways
allergies can be treated by avoiding things you're allergic to and taking antihistamines to dampen down your allergic reactions
bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics GORD can be treated with antacids to neutralise your stomach acid and medication to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces COPD can be treated with bronchodilators to widen your
airways. If you smoke, quitting is also likely to help improve yourcough. Read more about stopping smoking.