INFOGRAPHIC: Things you may not know about colds and headaches

MANILA, Philippines – Headaches and colds: we treat them as common illnesses, but  there may be nothing “common” about the disruption they cause to our daily lives.

Now that temperatures are dropping, some people  may unfortunately suffer from one or the other. When you get a headache or cold (or both), what do you do? Do you simply wait for the discomfort to go away?

Don’t be complacent. Persistent headaches  may be treatable, but they could also be  a sign of something serious. Meanwhile, catching a cold may be the beginning  of other “cold-weather” sicknesses, like influenza.

Equipping yourself with knowledge is the first step towards relief. Want to know effective ways to alleviate the symptoms of colds and headaches? Here is an illustrated guide. – Rappler.com