According to medical scientists, it is possible to get rid of common cold and cough very easily by taking a little precaution. Here are some tips from medical scientists to avoid common colds: - One: Stay at least three feet away from the person coughing or sneezing. According to Dennis Moore, a doctor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, the cold-cough virus can easily be transmitted through your eyes or nose. Two: Keep your hands clean at all times. According to Dr. Joseph of Ahitta State University Medical Center, the cold germs released by sneezing or coughing can be attached to any object. It must be transmitted through touch. Three: Drink enough water. According to Dr. Gradison, taking enough water (at least eight gossips daily) removes impurity from the body and helps in expelling germs from the body. Four: Do not rub your nose or eyes frequently with your fingers. Five: Do gentle exercise while walking without falling in bed. Six: Get enough sleep at night. Medical research has shown that insomnia can reduce the number of germ-destroying cells in the body. Adequate sleep, on the other hand, enhances immunity. Seven: Eat low-fat chicken soup. According to Dr. Gradison, hot chicken soup provides proteins , vitamins and minerals to help the body fight the germs of the common cold. Eight: Cough , runny nose , sore throat , fever, etc., in case of symptoms, take a well-selected medicine on the advice of a registered doctor. Daily Ittefaq