I really need some tips to deal with it and let it pass quicker. I took an exam today and could barely focus, and I have 6 more which equals 18 hours of sitting in classrooms without tissues! My symptoms are:
runny nose
cough
scratchy throat
watery eyes
weak/tired
dry throat/lips
It started two days ago, any help would be greatly appreciated, this is the worst possible time for me to have a cold.
2006-12-19 09:28:24 · 6 answers · asked by Katie 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The only thing is can recommend is for the cough. It's Zycam cough remedy, a spray. It works very well. Drink plenty of liquids and maybe make some chicken soup, it's supposed to help.
2006-12-19 09:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have time, rest is the best, but I've also had good luck using Zicam products which are advertised to shorter the duration and intensity of colds. When I've used Zicam, my colds have been minor compared to what usually happens--the symptoms you describe. Also, taking vitamin C and zinc can help, as well as drinking lots of water. Good luck on your exams!
2006-12-19 09:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drink water. Take a pain reliever during the day. Keep chugging. Colds make us feel bad, but they really don't feel much better when we are sitting on the sofa.
2006-12-19 09:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go to bed at 5:30 PM and wake up at 8 AM. Take a hottt shower and spit constantley.drink HOT tea not warm.
2006-12-19 10:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by vittyvittyt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Zinc has been proven to lessen cold symptoms, if you start taking it early enough. They have lozenges in the store.
2006-12-19 09:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by brwneyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is rest and sleep .there is no real cure because its a virus , but healthy people usually can deal with it .
2006-12-19 09:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by Shark 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋