Respiratory viruses like the common cold and influenza (flu) affect millions of people every year. Understanding the symptoms, why they matter, and how supportive products can help you breathe and sleep more comfortably especially when nasal passages are congested can make recovery easier.
What the Symptoms Are
The common cold and flu are viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. While they share many symptoms, flu tends to be more intense and prolonged. Typical symptoms include:
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Runny or blocked nose (nasal congestion)
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Sneezing
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Sore or scratchy throat
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Cough
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Headache
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Fatigue or weakness
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Fever (more common and pronounced with flu)
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Body aches or chills
A cold usually starts gradually with mild symptoms, whereas flu may come on suddenly with more severe effects.
Why Cold and Flu Are a Problem
Although most cases resolve on their own, cold and flu symptoms can cause significant discomfort and interfere with daily life. Primary concerns include:
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Impaired Breathing Comfort
Blocked nasal passages make airflow difficult, forcing mouth breathing. This leads to dryness of the mouth and throat and can make sleep restless. -
Poor Sleep Quality
Congestion and coughing can disrupt sleep, weakening the body’s immune response and prolonging recovery. -
Secondary Complications
If symptoms are severe or persistent, they can lead to sinus infections, bronchitis, or other respiratory problems, especially in people with weakened immune systems. -
Decreased Daily Functioning
Fatigue, headache, and physical discomfort reduce productivity and can prolong downtime.
How Nadu-Aligned Products Can Help
Cold and flu symptoms often include nasal congestion and mouth breathing, both of which contribute to discomfort. While Nadu products do not treat the virus itself, they can support more comfortable breathing and improve rest and recovery by focusing on airflow patterns, especially at night:
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Support easier nasal airflow: When the nasal passages are less restricted, breathing through the nose becomes easier, which helps humidify, warm, and filter inhaled air functions the nose naturally provides.
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Reduce reliance on mouth breathing: Mouth breathing during colds and flu can exacerbate dry mouth, sore throat, and sleep disturbance. By gently encouraging nasal breathing, supportive products can enhance comfort.
By improving the mechanics of breathing, users may experience fewer disruptions in sleep and reduced discomfort from nasal congestion helping the body focus on recovery.
Product Recommendation
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Nasal Strips + Mouth Tape – A bundled set combining nasal strips and mouth tape designed to support better airflow and reduce mouth breathing.
How it helps during cold and flu:
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Nasal strips gently open the nasal passages, easing airflow even when congestion is present.
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Mouth tape encourages nasal rather than mouth breathing during sleep, which can reduce dry mouth, soothe the throat, and improve comfort.
- When used together, this bundle supports more consistent nasal breathing throughout the night, which may improve sleep quality and reduce discomfort associated with blocked noses.
Cold and flu viruses cannot be cured by airway products alone rest, hydration, and appropriate medical care are essential. However, when nasal congestion forces mouth breathing, it can worsen discomfort and disrupt sleep. Supporting nasal airflow and encouraging nasal breathing can help reduce these downstream effects, making symptoms easier to bear.
If symptoms are severe, prolonged, or accompanied by high fever, difficulty breathing, or chest pain, seek medical evaluation.