Home Care for Cold and Flu Season

5 years ago · by Erin Carlson · 0 comments

Home Care for Cold and Flu Season

Cold and flu season is upon us, and many people will begin experiencing symptoms like sore throats, runny noses, coughs, fevers or muscle aches. While a trip to the doctor is important and can help you recover quickly, there are a number of supplemental home care strategies that can help you further recuperate.

The following are some remedies to try:

Take aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve symptoms, such as a headache, muscle ache and fever.
Get plenty of rest.
Drink lots of fluids.
Use a humidifier or take a hot shower to relieve a headache, cough or congestion.
Place a warm washcloth over your eyes to ease sinus pressure and congestion.

While home remedies can help relieve cold and flu symptoms, they aren’t useful for everyone. Children and the elderly should see a doctor if they begin to feel sick to avoid more serious health complications.

Specifically, individuals should seek immediate care if they experience any of the following:

Chest pain when breathing
A sore throat lasting more than 48 hours
Yellow or green nasal discharge that is accompanied by severe facial pain or a relentless headache
Persistent pain in your abdomen or rectum

5 years ago · by Erin Carlson · 0 comments

Construction Costs Up for 23rd Month in a Row

Looking at almost two consecutive years of rising costs, the September 2018 IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index report revealed an index reading of 62.1, up 3.2 points from August.

The survey’s creators expect overall costs to continue to rise over the next six months, reaching a reading of 79.8, the highest it’s been since 2012.

Contributing to rising costs is damage from hurricanes Florence and Michael, which are expected to put even more demand on construction services while materials and labor remain limited. Although the work will keep contractors busy, homeowners and businesses will have to be patient during the recovery process.

The 25 percent steel tariffs could have a significant impact on construction costs as well. In fact, a Northern Utah wastewater treatment plant saw its price tag increase by $25 million after the tariffs. With steel prices jumping by 31 percent since January, developers may rethink future large-scale projects.