Hi, I'm just coming down with a cold. I'm going to a party tomorrow. How can prevent it from becoming a full-blown cold, at least I don't want to have to blow my nose every minute. Please, help. Thanks
2006-09-29 13:18:21 · 14 answers · asked by annaraewang 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Unfortunately, if you go to the party even if you're not blowing your nose you'll be spreading germs and infecting your friends. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids and you should be ok to party the following weekend.
2006-09-29 13:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what has worked for me. At the first sign of a cold I take Nyquil at night and Dayquil during the day . It keeps me from getting a full blown cold and I feel great in a few Days. Give it a try.
2006-09-29 22:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by Sunglass kid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's already here, it's going to run its course. But there are things you can do to make things less miserable.
Drink hot drinks. Especially hot lemon and honey, beef bouillon, or teas.
Drink lots of water.
Use steam: That will help with the congestion and it seems to help some with the runny nose.
Take extra vitamin C and garlic tablets. Also, use zinc lozenges to control the cough.
And for the party, consider using an OTC medicine to control the symptoms so you can enjoy yourself.
Good luck!
2006-09-29 20:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
airbourne is good to keep from getting a cold, but you already have it so...
Zicam is the best!
I use the cold swabs because the sprays can taste bad. They are so good.
Def worth the money
2006-09-29 20:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take 500 mg vitamin c with orange juice after that drink alot of water and get some rest
2006-09-29 20:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by kaye7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely gargle in your throat and nose with salt water every two hours... it feels awful but works unlike all the medicine
2006-09-29 20:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using Zinc Lozenges may help slow it down or make the symptoms milder.
2006-09-30 13:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by The professor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airborne works great! You can get it over the counter...it's kinda like alcaseltzer (sp?) lots of fluids..like water and juice. wash your hands, and some good ole vitamin C
2006-09-29 20:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by graphixgirlin06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, take vitamins, orange juice... You can take a big bag of Halls... Cherry flavored.... Just pop one in every so often... Will keep your nose clear... LOL..
2006-09-29 20:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by gotur6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Vitamin C and lots of fluid.
2006-09-29 20:39:18 · answer #10 · answered by single mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋