Article: Children usually recover from mumps in about 10-12 days. It takes about 1 week for the swelling to go down in each parotid gland.  The average recovery time for adults is 16-18 days. If your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of home care, or they get worse, talk to your doctor. Call in sick to work and rest for at least five days. This will prevent mumps from spreading to others.  Your child cannot go to school or daycare for at least five days after the glands start to swell. In Canada, cases of the mumps must be reported to the nearest Public Health Department. In the United States, all physicians are required to report any cases of the mumps to the Public Health Department. Ibuprofen or Tylenol can relieve any discomfort or pain around your face, ear, or jaw. For children, ask your pediatrician what the best and safest pain relief options are.  Never give aspirin to children under the age of 18. This will help to reduce swelling and soothe any pain. It’s important to stay hydrated when you have mumps by drinking lots of water throughout the day.  Avoid acidic drinks like fruit juice, as these can irritate your already swollen glands. Water is the best fluid to relieve the mumps.  You should also avoid sour foods like citrus fruits as these can make the swollen glands worse. Opt for soft foods like soup, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, and scrambled eggs. You can also apply ice packs or bags of frozen peas on the area to relieve the pain and swelling. If you are experiencing swollen breasts or abdominal pain, apply a cold compress to the area to help relieve any pain.
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Be aware mumps will usually relieve itself within a week to two weeks. Isolate yourself and rest. Take over the counter painkillers. Apply a warm or cold compress to swollen glands. Drink a lot of water. Eat food that does not require a lot of chewing. Wear an athletic supporter for any groin pain.
Article: Washing with warm water and soap should do the trick. Prior to using your nasal spray, it is important to have clean hands to minimize any risk of infection by getting germs into your nose, or spraying them up alongside the medication. Remove as much mucus as possible. Do not blow too hard. For best and safest results, press down on one nostril with your finger as you blow the other, and then do the same to the other nostril. After you have blown your nose or otherwise cleared your nasal passages, if you still cannot get air through then it is unlikely that the medication will be effective as it will not be able to travel far enough up the nasal passages. If you have blown your nose but still find that there is a lot of congestion, try these other home remedies to diminish the congestion in your nostrils. It is important for your nasal passages to be as clear as possible before using the medication. Some things to try include:  Taking a hot shower. Heat can help to clear out your nasal passages. Use a saline nasal spray. Using a humidifier. Contrary to popular belief, dry air actually worsens nasal congestion. Moist air, on the other hand, can help to clear out your nostrils. Drink plenty of water. Being well-hydrated can help to diminish congestion.
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Wash your hands. Clear your nose prior to using your nasal spray by blowing it. Check that you can inhale air through each nostril prior to using the nasal spray. Try home remedies to clear your nostrils prior to using the nasal spray.
Article: Combine one dry red chili, one teaspoon of coriander seeds, two cloves, half an inch of cinnamon stick, half a teaspoon of cumin, and four teaspoons of black pepper. Add the mixture to a small pan and roast it for two minutes over medium heat. Grind the results into a fine powder. If you don't want to spend time making the masala yourself, you can find already prepared mixtures at Indian food stores. You'll be mashing it, so boil it until it is soft enough to easily smash it with a potato masher. You'll need to make about a cup mashed. Put it in a bowl and add to it half a teaspoon of salt, one tablespoon of the masala mixture, one tablespoon of tamarind paste, and three teaspoons of sugar. Set it aside. Add in half a teaspoon of cumin seeds and wait for them to crack open. After this, add in the potato mixture and blend it together. Leave it on low heat to keep it warm. Dump in the potato mixture from the last step. Let it simmer over low heat for two minutes, or until it reaches the consistency of a thick paste. Slice some thick sandwich buns into halves. Hoagie rolls work very well for this type of sandwich. Butter both sides of each slice and toast them in a frying pan over medium heat. On one half of the buns, add a quarter cup of the filling. Top it with three tablespoons of coriander chutney, one quarter cup of pomegranate seeds, one quarter cup of fine sev, and one quarter cup of crushed, roasted peanuts. Add the other halves of the buns to complete the sandwiches.  Fine sev is available at Indian food stores. If you or anyone you plan to serve this to is allergic to peanuts, feel free to omit them.
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Prepare the masala. Add the potato to water and put it on to boil. Warm two tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Bring half a cup of water to a boil in a separate pan. Prepare the bread. Make the sandwich.