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what is the perfect medicine for COLD ?

2006-11-13 19:49:47 · 3 answers · asked by deepak_surendar 2 in Health Diseases & Conditions Respiratory Diseases

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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is believed to lie dormant in certain nerve cells of the body until it is activated by stress, anxiety, a cold, or excessive exposure to the sun. The sores last anywhere from 7 to 14 days.
Although some use the terms "cold sore" and "canker sore" interchangeably, they are different. Unlike cold sores, canker sores are bacterial infections inside the mouth that are characterized by small, round, white areas surrounded by a sharp halo of red. And, while cold sores are highly contagious, canker sores are not.

Unfortunately, attempting to camouflage a cold sore with makeup often aggravates the problem. Still, while you can't do much about the way a cold sore looks, you can do a few things to help decrease discomfort, speed healing, and keep it from coming back. You can even take steps to prevent passing on your cold sore to others. Here's how:

1. Cover cold sores with a protective petroleum-based product. This will speed healing and help protect it from secondary infection with bacteria.

2. Reach for aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Cold sores can be quite painful. Over-the- counter painkillers can help.

3. Avoid salty or acidic foods. Foods such as potato chips or citrus fruits can further irritate cold sores and add to the pain.

4. Apply an over-the-counter anesthetic. A local anesthetic ointment containing benzocaine can help numb the pain temporarily.

5. Consult your health-care provider. If you have frequent or severe cold sores, see your doctor. In some cases, an antiviral medication called acyclovir can be prescribed.

6. Protect your lips from the sun. Applying sunscreen to your lips may help prevent sun-induced recurrences of cold sores. Look for a sunscreen designed especially for the lips that has an SPF of 15 or higher. Or, choose a lipstick that contains sunscreen.

7. Keep it to yourself. Cold sores are extremely contagious. Avoid kissing and sharing cups, towels, or other such items. Wash your hands frequently, especially after touching cold sores. And take care not to touch your eyes or genitals immediately after touching cold sores.

2006-11-13 20:29:56 · answer #1 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 3 2

Cold-Eeze works well if started at the 1st symptoms.
Vitamin C 500-1000 mg every 3-4 hours (reduce dose if loose stools occur).
Esberitox is highly recommended
Echinacea will stimulate the immune system and aid recovery.
Gargling listerine or tea tree oil mouthwash at the 1st sign of a scratchy throat is helpful too.

2006-11-13 20:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1 1

cold medicine
and/or cold and flu medicine
such as Vics
followed up by honey tea.

2006-11-13 19:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tesra 3 · 1 0

- Steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus oil or vicks to clear a stuff nose.
-Add half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder in 30 ml of milk and boil over a slow fire. Drink this milk once or twice daily.

2006-11-14 15:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sneha 3 · 1 1

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