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Doris Peters had been so looking forward to the holiday. Finally out of the daily routine and 14 days swimming in the sea, enjoy the sun and relax. But nothing came of it. Hardly arrived at the resort, she got a fierce cold with fever, which even tied her to the bed for three days. "The fault was probably the air conditioning in the plane, " she believes.
The dry, too cold air in the plane weaken the immune system . Pathogens then have easy game. But how can you prevent with the right first-aid kit? Experts recommend strengthening the defense system just five days before the holiday starts. For example, drops derived from Cape Pelargonium (eg Umckaloabo, pharmacy) have proven to be useful. And they not only protect against infection, in acute cases, the agent also shortens the illness time . That's why it belongs in every travel pharmacy.
And what else is important for the first-aid kit so that you can stay healthy during the best time of the year ? Already for the journey you should be well prepared. Traveling sickness is helped, among other things, by the use of dimenhydrinate, which is available in the form of tablets or chewing gum. It is best to take them half an hour before the start of the flight or drive. A frequent companion when traveling are unfortunately gastrointestinal complaints. For diarrhea helps the first aid kit with medical dry yeast. It relieves the discomfort and strengthens the intestinal flora. Those who suffer from constipation can take a gentle laxative in the short term, for example on the basis of senna leaves. Quickly you have sometimes hurt yourself. Then disinfectant becomes important for cleaning wounds.
The same applies to patches, gauze bandages and ointments - everything belongs in the first-aid kit. Tip for hikers: Absolutely blister plaster in your backpack! In pain of all kinds, such as headache or toothache, the active ingredients acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol and ibuprofen relieve the symptoms, also help against inflammation and fever. Some women get vaginal mushroom from bathing in the hotel pool. In the meantime, there are uncomplicated disposable products that work quickly and therefore belong in every first-aid kit. Insect bites can be very annoying, and some people get cold sore from too much sun on the lip. Corresponding pins and gels relieve the itching. And those who can only sleep restfully in peace must not forget the earplugs. Medicines that need to be taken regularly may not be missing in the first-aid kit. These are, for example, insulin, antihypertensive or birth control pills. To be on the safe side, carry in your hand luggage if the case is lost!
