Covid-19 Pandemic Significantly Impacts Growth of Cold, Cough, and Sore Throat Remedies Market

 

A cold, sore throat, and a cough are telltale signs of various colds and flu. Thus, high prevalence of flu is expected to aid in growth of the cold, cough, and sore throat remedies market. The study, ‘Viral and Bacterial Etiologies of Acute Respiratory Infections among Children under 5 Years in Senegal’, published in the journal Microbiology Insights, in February 2018, found that adenovirus was the most prevalent (50%) among selected virus species, followed by influenza virus, rhinovirus, enterovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Thus, high prevalence of acute respiratory infections is also expected to aid in growth of the cold, cough, and sore throat remedies market.

Neem extracts play a major role in the cold, cough, and sore throat remedies market. The extract is an aromatic oil that has been found useful in the treatment of several diseases such as diabetes, cough, diarrhea and even colds. The azadirachtin found in neem extracts can stimulate the immune system to fight against microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses that are found in the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and skin. Azadirachtin is very useful in relieving cough and providing relief from flu and colds.

If the cause of your colds is viral infections, then you need to treat them fast to prevent them from recurring. One of the best ways to deal with viral respiratory infections is to take anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen. These medications help in relieving the swelling in your throat and help to lessen the occurrence of cough. These medicines can also be taken in the form of spray. Cold and cough remedies can also be bought over-the-counter. Over-the-counter cold medications usually contain ingredients which help in treating symptoms.

Cold and cough remedies can also be derived from natural botanicals like thyme, peppermint oil, sage, and lemon balm. Thyme and peppermint oil are excellent antiseptics for infections of the sinuses and bronchial passages. Sage and lemon balm help to relieve cough and alleviate inflammation. Sage tea is also an effective medicine and good for the sinuses and mucous membrane.

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the growth of the cold, cough, and sore throat remedies market. Globally, as of 11:04am CEST, 4 May 2021, there have been 153,094,318 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 3,206,339 deaths, as reported to the World Health Organization. Symptoms of Covid-19 include, fever, dry cough, tiredness, sore throat, diarrhea, and conjunctivitis among others.