What activities should someone with infective rhinitis avoid?

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When someone has infective rhinitis (common cold), the person usually feels slightly ill and tired. It is best to give the body as much rest as possible. Avoid strenuous physical activities. The first few days of the infection are when the person is most likely to pass the virus to others. Staying home from work or school during that time will give the body time to rest and fight the infection as well as prevent spreading the virus to others.

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Nose Disorders

Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause. Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery. Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it's important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.

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