<human>: I am 63 yrs old. I have frequent cold & cough since 2-3 years. watery eyes with irritation and red in colour. sniffing generally in the morning minimum 4 to 5 in one go. either of Nostril is blocked. it affects normal breathing. Family dr treats for allergy. relief is for short time.your suggestion please.
<bot>: Hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor.allergic cold and cough can be treated best in Ayurveda.I will tell you some diets to be followed:-1. Take Light food, lukewarm water, Kafka Nashua foods like little spicy food, Sandra salt, legumes, soups etc.2. Avoid heavy food, fermented food, congestive food, too hot or too cold food, soar food, non-vegetarian food, sweets, banana, curd, yogurt, ice creams, desserts, cakes, yellow grams, etc.3. Avoid Alcohol and cold beverages. Lifestyle improvement:-Use mask while Chat Doctor. Always take warm water bath. Do not expose to hot Sundays. Regularly take inhalation of steam. Regularly go for morning walk in warm weather. Do sufficient exercise. Do not reside in dark or dump places. Get fresh air. Do not get sleep at daytime or immediate after dinner. Take sufficient rest. Yoga to be done for these allergic condition:-1. Ardha Chan