Cure for the common cold?

Question

Be nice to find a cure... been miserable lately.

Answer 1

Well, I'm a "granny" & believe in the "old
fashion" remedy of "chicken soup",& also drinking plenty of fluids. Its been known to work,hope you get to feeling better. Also get plenty of rest. Praying for you.
VAgranny

Answer 2

At this time, there is no cure for the common cold. They are caused by viruses, all different types of them, so a cure for one type, would not cure another. When you first feel like a cold may be coming on, try an over-the-counter medicine called Airborne. It either prevents the cold, or will not allow it to get any worse than maybe the sniffles.
If its been longer than the first day or two, try Sudafed, it won't cure it, but really helps with the symptoms.

Answer 3

There still is no cure for the common cold. It is a virus and no medication is going to get rid of it. Medication only gets rid of bacteria infections. U can use over the counter cold medications for the symptomes till it subsides but u will have to wait ti out. Sorry

Answer 4

There is no cure for the common cold. You could buy over the counter drugs for it but it's not a cure.

Answer 5

common colds huh... well sad to say, but those "common" colds are mostly caused by viruses and since viruses are self limiting (in causing illness), they just disappear without cure... i am not saying that all colds are viral... however, some could be bacterial in etiology... the best management for colds is SYMPTOMATIC... drink lots of fluids.. have sum rest, how bout decongesting by putting vicks vaporub in hot water and inhale the steam... (modified steam inhalation ei?) just take extra precautions cause it can irritate your eyes as u inhale the steam..


take care.

Answer 6

Yep, would be real nice. I have heard this works wonders.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
CREATED BY A SCHOOL TEACHER!!!!!
Like many governments, the US tries to protect its citizens from quackery and scam. We license medical service providers, regulate clinical drug testing, and enforce disclosures of medical risks. Indeed, societies need these processes to properly assess the efficacy and dangers of new medical technologies. But when the vast majority of our population lacks a basic understanding of scientific principles, the medical safeguards fail. Con men exploit the scientifically illiterate by appealling to their hope for miracle cures, while overcoming their skepticism with confusing and intimidating jargon.
Today's blog post is inspired by one particularly egregious example of highly scalable theft -- a phenomenally successful product called Airborne, that is the number one selling cold and flu remedy in many large drug retailers. Allegedly, sales have topped $100 million after several consecutive years of doubling revenues.

The pill itself is nothing but some vitamins, some commercially tired herbs and the electrolytes you get from a swish of Gatorade. But Airborne's success springs from a remarkably shrewd and sinister campaign that employs a number of diversions to mislead the public without blatantly violating any laws. Essentially, the clever marketing messages and packaging suggest that Airborne cures the common cold, without ever actually saying so.




The Airborne Package

The convenient pocket-sized package, illustrated with cartoons of germs, displays these instructions:


For Use In: Airplanes - Restaurants - Offices - Hospitals - Schools - Health Clubs - Carpools - Theaters - Sports Arenas

Take at the FIRST sign of a cold symptom or before entering crowded environments.* 100% Guaranteed Satisfaction.

AIRBORNE PLEDGE: AIRBORNE was developed by a school teacher who was sick of catching colds in class.* The natural ingredients in AIRBORNE'S unique formulation, reflects [sic] state of the art antioxidant, electrolyte and herbal technology. WE PLEDGE to our customers to continually upgrade the AIRBORNE formula as improved technology avails itself, thereby offering the finest most effective health formula possible. Satisfaction guaranteed.

DIRECTIONS: AT THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD SYMPTOM, SIMPLY DROP (1) AIRBORNE TABLET IN A SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAIN WATER, LET DISSOLVE ABOUT (1) MINUTE AND DRINK.* REPEAT EVERY THREE HOURS AS NECESSARY.*


EFFERVESCENT TECHNOLOGY OFFERS 100% IMMEDIATE ABSORPTION!


Without actually saying so, the package implies every which way it can that Airborne is a medicine that prevents or cures colds. But did you notice the asterisks on the four sentences containing any reference to actually treating colds? I scoured the package for clarification, but I had to literally use a magnifying glass before I could make out the footnote in fine, fine print that read:


*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

In case the print is too small for you, here's a more legible version:


*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

So if this product wasn't intended to treat colds, why should we take it at the first sign of cold symptoms, and why use it in airplanes, carpools etc.? What does it even mean to REPEAT EVERY THREE HOURS AS NECESSARY? Necessary to do what? It doesn't make any sense, but the manufacturer Knight McDowell Labs knows that few people will ever notice.


In fact, their CEO Elise Donahue knows better than anyone how to make claims without being pinned down. Here, ABC News reported on a Good Morning America interview with Knight McDowell Labs' CEO:


"We don't know if Airborne is a … cure for the common cold. What Airborne does is it helps your body build a healthy immune system. When you have a healthy immune system, then it allows your body, on its own, to fight off germs."

Donahue said the best proof that the product works was that 40,000 customers contact the company every year. But a number of medical experts and watchdog groups are skeptical that Airborne prevents or cures colds.

"Simply washing your hands during cold and flu season is a much more effective way of preventing colds," said David Kroll, a pharmacologist at Duke University Medical School.

Yet the Airborne box tells users to take the product at the first sign of a cold. An Airborne ad testimonial called it a miracle cold buster. And the company said in a news release Airborne would get rid of most colds in one hour.

Answer 7

Check out a product called Sambucol it's available over the counter and is derived from the black elderberry, it was developed by an Israeli virologist and is said to be 99% effective in killing viruses. I use the childrens version for my kids.

Answer 8

You can try going to the doctor for pills.
The best way is to drink lots of fluids, have plenty of rest. Hot chicken soup may help. Regards.

Answer 9

thir is no cure for the common cold your body have to fight against it

Answer 10

make a coffee using coriander, tulsi, kukum star, ginger and sugar and take half cup each thrice a day... The most natural medicine with no side effects.. try once... you will love this..