The elderly should wear warm shoes and feet are not easy to cough

This site on January 26 hearing, the older people's adaptability and tolerance to cold stimulation is poor, cold evil easy to invade the body through the foot, light cause exogenous cough, weight can make tracheitis, asthmatic bronchitis attack You may also get pneumonia.

If the elderly can pay attention to the warmth of the feet in winter, the chance of catching a cold and coughing will be reduced a lot. Because the foot has a close neural connection with the upper respiratory mucosa, once the feet get cold, the capillaries of the upper respiratory tract can be reflexively contracted and the cilia swing slows. Studies have also shown that when people's feet are maintained at a temperature of 28°C to 30°C, they feel most comfortable. Therefore, in winter, comprehensive measures must be taken to optimize the temperature of the feet.

For example, thick socks with good warmth and softness can be selected, and velveteen cotton shoes can be worn. If the feet are prone to sweat, insoles with good hygroscopicity should be placed in the shoes. Before going to bed in the wintertime, we must adhere to hot water washing feet. When we are sleeping, we can put a hot water bottle under our feet. This will not only cool the feet but also prevent colds. It will also help people to fall asleep as soon as possible.