A gauze dressing will protect against colds

As is known, some pathogenic bacteria and viruses can spread in the smallest droplets of saliva through the air at a distance of up to 7 meters. Such a simple remedy, like a gauze dressing, when used properly will serve as a reliable protective barrier to viruses and bacteria.

The material used to make the mask is very important. Synthetic material is a pretty bad defender, hinders breathing and can cause an allergic reaction. Qualitative gauze dressing-mask is made of medical cotton gauze, which normally passes air, allowing the skin to breathe without sweating. The more the number of layers of the mask, the more essential the degree of protection. The most acceptable number of layers will be 4 - 8.

An additional positive feature of the multi-layer gauze bandage made of natural material is reusable use. To restore its protective properties, it is sufficient to strip it with household soap and iron it well.

With the use of gauze bandage, protection from influenza, as well as from other diseases transmitted by airborne droplets, is provided. If you are sick, then the protection used will reduce the risk of contracting viral diseases of others.

Gauze bandage can be purchased at the pharmacy. The choice can be made among 4 and 6-layer cotton reusable goods. For ease of use, there are bandages with strings and elastic bands. They will not be sweated by the face, breathing will not be difficult, and for repeated application they should only be ironed with a hot iron.

If you can not stock up on a gauze dressing in a pharmacy, it's easy to do it yourself. Making a cotton-gauze dressing does not take much time and does not require any special knowledge. To do this, you need a cut of gauze 1 meter long, 60 centimeters wide. After spreading the gauze on the table, an equal layer of cotton wool of 20 × 20 cm and, approximately, 1 to 2 cm in thickness, is placed in the middle. Vat should be so much that it does not interfere with breathing and at the same time it covers the mouth and nose. Now the cheesecloth is bent from two sides along the entire length, closing the wadded layer. The ends of gauze are cut to 25 - 30 cm from all sides, to make straps for tying. For strength, the resulting bandage should be threaded around the edges of the straps, on both sides of the cotton wool. Homemade dressing is ready. Every 3 to 4 hours it needs to be changed. Also for manufacturing it is possible to take a wide medical bandage.

The gauze bandage should be of such size that it completely covers the nose and mouth. At the same time, its lower part should be tightly covered by the chin, and the upper corners of the rectangular bandage should almost not reach the ears. The upper and lower ties are tied at the nape, passing, respectively, above and under the ears.

Do not hesitate to wear a bandage in the transport and in any places of the congestion where it is possible to "grab" the infection. After all, timely prevention is much better than the subsequent treatment. Protect in time for the cold itself and loved ones.