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Source: American News, Aberdeen, S.迷你倉D.Dec. 12--With winter here, many folks find themselves grinding through coughs and colds.Two specialists say it's a common cold that's going around, and will take tried-and-true remedies.Some of the contributing factors to winter colds and coughs are spending more time indoors and in close quarters with people, said Amy Dwight, a nurse and clinical supervisor of the family medicine department at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. Long work weeks, stress and not getting enough sleep also play a part, she said."Right now, this time of the year with more people being inside and being around more people, it become easier for colds to spread," said Kayla Daniels, physician assistant at Avera St. Luke's FastCare at Kessler's. "For example colds can spread from respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, and it can be easier to pick that up being in close vicinities with other people."Staying indoors and being in close contact with each other can make people more susceptible to coming in contact with viruses, especially with children."With the temps below zero, kids aren't going out for recess which means spending more time indoors doing hands on activities and passing things back and forth, that can be a common way that colds spread," Dwight said.Both specialists emphasized the importance of good hand hygiene."The most basic, first-hand line of defense is washing your hands," Dwight said. "If you're somewhere where it's hard to wash your hands, the hand sanitizers work really well. They're easy to throw in your purse or diaper bag," she said, noting that hand sanitizers are available in stores and offices, and sanitizer wipes are offered to wipe down shopping carts."Even just pushing a shopping cart, you could pick up a cold that way as well," Dmini storageniels said. "Good hand hygiene, that's the No. 1 thing. Washing hands with soap and warm water or getting a good hand sanitizer can help especially after you cough or sneeze into your hands." Daniels also said to cough or sneeze into your elbow instead of your hands, which is especially important for children.As for advice for people battling winter colds Dwight said drinking plenty of fluids and getting plenty of rest is important, as well as humidifiers and warm compresses, hot showers or baths, or even just a warm wash cloth over the bridge of the nose of forehead to relieve some tension and loosen things up. Gargling salt water or saline rinses for a home remedy can also be helpful for sinuses and soar throats, she said.Both specialists said if a cold continues to worsen and a fever comes with a temp in the range of 100 degrees or over to see your primary doctor.Over-the-counter medicine can help too, Dwight said. But it is important to make sure if you are taking any prescribed medicines to check with your doctor first, she said. Also, it can be helpful to talk to the pharmacist and tell them your symptoms and ask what recommendation of cold medicine they may be able to help with."I can't stress enough that most colds are viruses and antibiotics aren't needed, it just takes good old-fashioned time," Daniels said. "During a common cold its just important to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated." She also encouraged getting the flu shot this season to help combat illness.Both specialists said they always are willing to answer questions over the phone for those who are concerned.Follow @AnnieKing_AAN on Twitter.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 American News (Aberdeen, S.D.) Visit the American News (Aberdeen, S.D.) at .aberdeennews.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesself storage