2006-10-17 16:15:05 · 12 answers · asked by nunnyned 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
These are soooo annoying. I'd tried everything with little success but Abreva really stops it the same day. Remarkable stuff, but it's expensive. It was $13 at Walmart for a teeny tiny tube.
http://www.abreva.com/
I've also read that taking L-Lysine regularly can prevent them, also eating yogurt daily.
2006-10-17 16:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Linus Pauling believed that large doses of vitamin C shortened the course of a cold. As a physician, I will tell you that there is no quick cure. The medications simply treat symptons, not cure the cold. Cold are caused by virus, and with a cold they are self-limiting to about 14 days at the most. Because these virus mutate rapidly, it is very difficult to develop a vaccine that will work consistently. You will recieve the typical answers such as chicken soup, garlic and a plethora of other home remedies but while they may make you feel better, they do not alter the course of the disease. While I was serving in Vietnam, we held sick calls for a Catholic orphanage and I had the grand-daddy of all colds...I felt lousy but I had to go. Of course I wore a face mask but my head throbbed, my nose running inspite of antihistamines, I felt feverish and I was glad to finish rounds. The Mother Superior, a fine French woman, brought me a large mug of hot tea, sweetened with honey and liberally laced with cognac....It didn't cure my cold but I felt great. For medications, if you have a runny nose, Chlori-trimeton 4 mg (don't buy the extended formula...they aren't so good)..take 2 initially and one about every four to six hours...it may cause you to be drowsy. There are several OTC products that do not make you drowsy but I find they dry the mucosa too much. Headache...any of the standard OTC drugs will work and most also relieve fevers. For cough syrup, Get elixir of terepine hydrate (it's rather general, pretty cheap and very effective...but it has a raw taste...In the military, it is called G.I. Gin.) but most are effective. Drink lots of fluids (not when you have just taken cough syrup...wait about 15 minutes or so), as much rest as possible. Hot baths or showers reduce congestion and you'll feel better soon.
2006-10-17 23:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you get a cold sore, it is best to keep is as dry and clean as you can. Vitamin E (natural not synthetic) helps a little. Sometimes a tiny bit of neosporin can help.
Try taking L-Lysine to prevent them. You can find it at most places that carry vitamins. I have found it very effective. As soon as you feel the tingle of a sore coming on, you start taking it. If you get cold sores a lot, you may want to consider a daily dose of it. If you have any concerns check with your doctor, but I have never known anyone to have a bad reaction to it.
There is a compound in nuts and beans that encourages the virus to be active, so avoidence of these things really helps, especially if you feel one coming on. This includes things like coffee, chocolate, peanutbutter etc.
Once your sore heals through away your toothbrush and chapstick so you don't reinfect yourself.
Keep your lips moisturized, Drying and cracking can lead to more sores and make existing ones take longer to heal.
Don't kiss anyone, you are highly contageous until you heal.
2006-10-17 23:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by coppersmith 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually there is no treatment for common cold unless it is super added with bacterial infection. Rest , and symptomatic treatment like antihistamines, paracetamol , steam inhalation etc. if necessary only. To avoid chillness in surroundings and in diet. To have good sleep.
2006-10-18 01:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by drsuria_cbe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use ice and a cotton ball with alcohol on it.. the ice takes care of the swelling and the alcohol helps drys it up.. just make sure you wash your hands a lot so that you don't spread it.
2006-10-17 23:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by ravenmoon76 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abreva, it is expensive, but you only have to use it once or twice, a small amount, a drop, then keep the rest for another time. IT WORKS1
2006-10-17 23:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
honeydew melons! NO ACID. rubbing alcohol, it may be harsh, but if you dry it out then it's easier to work with
2006-10-18 01:17:11 · answer #7 · answered by kevin j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing I have ever found is Carmex. It works great.
2006-10-17 23:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by linda s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not earwax and it's free.
2006-10-17 23:22:56 · answer #9 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spicy hot sauce
2006-10-17 23:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by Ofc J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋