what is the quickest way to get rid of a cold?

Question

What is the quickest way to get rid of a cold? How long do colds usually last? And what can you do to help prevent from getting one or is it just the weather?

it does seem like a lot of people are coughing and sneezing and stuff and i thought it was just the weather that is causing colds.

Answer 1

Take an immune system booster like Emergen-C. I use Emergen-C when I first start to feel congested, and it really helps. It's full of vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C and Zinc.

If you have chest and throat congestion or pain, drink mint tea and/or green tea (I like to make a big cup with one bag of each.) The mint tea really helps to cut congestion, and the green tea is full of antioxidants to fight the cold off.

To prevent getting a cold, the best thing is to wash your hands a lot. It can make your hands feel chapped when the air is cold, but it's worth the payoff to not get sick as often!

Answer 2

A cold is a virus. Fighting off a cold depends on the strain of the virus, and the strength of your immune system. make sure you take a lot of vitamin c, eat a healthy diet, and drink lots of water. Antihistimines are good to prevent infections in the throat and ears, which is often what causes colds to last for weeks instead of days.

Answer 3

I have heard that taking zinc will help get rid of a cold more quickly. You can buy zinc lozenges, just like cough drops. You can avoid getting a cold by keeping your hands clean (so you don't pick up germs) and making sure you get enough Vitamin C. You could still catch one, but those two things should help make it less likely.

Answer 4

As SOON as you feel it coming on, grab lots of vitamin C. Usually when I start to get that "I'm catching a cold" feeling, I go nuts with orange juice and anything that is loaded with vitamin C and it usually stops the cold before it starts.

Answer 5

stay warm, keep ears covered, drink warm fluids instead of cold ones.
quickest route is to take enchineacha fast or zinc lozenges.
To prevent colds, saline nose daily, keep hot steam and house plants in houses in winter time.
Eat horseradish sauce for sore throats.
V-8 juice and veggies are good.
Vitamin C every night before bed is great.
Vinegar, and honey in warm water...sip daily.

Answer 6

get plenty of anti oxidants and vitamin c. also Nyquil! your body heals while you rest.. if you can't rest while you're sick you're prolonging the sickness. For me a cold usually lasts 4-5 days maybe as long as a week.
Oh Airborn is GREAT if you feel like you're starting to get a cold.
It's basically like a vitamin cocktail.

Answer 7

i am currently a med student and a common cold bascially needs to run its course which can be from 7-14 days u can get some over the counter meds to help u feel better but u reaaly need sleep, lots of fluids and patience . good luck

Answer 8

Echineca: good immune building herb

Zicam: get rid of cold fast

Vitamin C: always a good idea

wash your hands often and don't rub your eyes

Answer 9

they usually last 24 hours the quickest way to get rid of one is to sweat get in a hot tub or hot shower and stay in it take loads of ascorbic acid eat hot soups the best way to keep from getting sick is taking a multi vitamin plus extra ascorbic acid aka vitamin c hope ya feel better plus drink lots of water usually when people do get sick its from a weakened immune system or stress

Answer 10

Wear a cap. Supposedly 60% of body heat escapes thru the scalp.
Wear socks too.
Drink lots of hot brandy with lemon till you conk out.