2006-08-22 18:20:58 · 13 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The common cold isgoing to run it course no matter what you do. Easeing the symptoms trick people into thinking they are better when they are not, plus you want to go the duration cause the sickness that you feel is you immune system learning basically how to kill that same strain of virus so you wont get that strain again. Plenty of fluids, lots of rest, and a fever reducer if your fever gets overly high. That is the best way to help ypur immune system beat and learn from the invading virus
2006-08-22 18:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by kim s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies have shown over and over that there is no medical way to lessen the duration of a cold. All you can do is treat the symptoms to make yourself more comfortable. Sleep and fluids help your body deal with the infection, and help you from not having cold develop into something worse, such as bronchitis.
2006-08-23 03:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can... It has to run its course.. However, you can make it easier on yourself by getting rest and drinking lots of fluids... In the future, I suggest prevention is the best key.. Wash your hands alot, drink orange juice, take vitamins, eat fruits and vegetables, get plenty of sleep and don't kiss anyone who has a cold.. Hope you feel better!!!
2006-08-23 01:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
induce a fever.... fever is naturally a way to defeat a cold since bacteria and viruses cannot live at an elevated temperature.... get in warm water and gradually raise the temp the around 102 or so.... also take double the RDA of vitamin C and B-Complex
2006-08-23 01:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by gnet_162000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your question do not seem finished, but to lessen the duration you must apply heat where ever the frigid temperature is. wear padded clothing or clothing that wear designed to with-stand the frigid temperature
2006-08-23 01:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by adrian_2oo32000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink alot of fluids the body heals faster with fluids and I find it help to drink tea with honey and lemon the honey and lemon help rid the body of muscus and taking a OTC medication that cuts down on the muscus. Get rid of the mucus faster you get rid of the cold faster and vitiam C works wonders
2006-08-23 01:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by melindarix@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink heaps of water, intake a lot of fluids, sleep a lot, don't do anything stressful.
2006-08-23 01:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, you may not agree with my remedy,,, but drink some alcohol,,, for some reason,, it will run a cold away..... even Niquil,,, as nasty as it is... has enough alcohol in it to work....
good luck
2006-08-23 01:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink plenty fluids eat fruit apples oranges plenty vitamin C. keep those fluids up.
2006-08-23 01:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by mescalin57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont use the same tissuses. discard of them quickly. orange juice is good too, but you really need some good old vitamin c.
2006-08-23 01:25:56 · answer #10 · answered by scott_gallagher_willemsrealtors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋