i have been having a cold for a long time and its getting very annoying even though my dads a docter it wont get better
2006-12-22 11:31:43 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
try taking medicine. and drink hot tea at night
2006-12-22 11:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by mcflydhdt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you have something worse than the cold. if your dads a docter, tell him how concerened you are about your health and you want some answers! plus, if you are taking over the counter drugs for your cold, that is probably the worst thing you can do. go to a natural docter.
2006-12-22 19:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by lillian w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ussually a "cold" that lasts longer than afew weeks is NOT a cold. it usually ends up being sinus or allergy problems. Not trying to say nuthin bout your dad cause hes probably a good dr but maybe you need to see an ear nose and thoat dr (ENT). Good Luck feelin better.
oh and it may help to have a cool mist humidifier in your room at night if you got heat on
2006-12-22 19:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Georgia Peach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 2 weeks.
2006-12-22 19:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Nick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 7 days is a normal cold.
Mine last about 5.
If you've been overusing antibiotics, this could be the reason you're not responding well to any stronger meds your dad's given you, if he has.
2006-12-22 19:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get a cold, it loves me and stayssssssss, hardest thing to get rid off. I agree it is very annoying, but has to run its course.
2006-12-22 19:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by avery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have reinfected yourself with another cold, or you just have left over bronchitis which can last for a while b/c your lungs were weekened by a cold. Try sleeping with a humidifier.
2006-12-22 19:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by evilive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be better in 5-7 days. talk to your dad they should have charts at the doctors office that tell you.
2006-12-22 19:34:36 · answer #8 · answered by Kristy :P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend had a cold for a better part of a year. It wasnt nice!
Hope you get better soon! Colds suck!
2006-12-22 19:33:21 · answer #9 · answered by Chris1990nz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AFTER SEVEN DAYS YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD BE MAKING ANTIBODIES TO COMBAT YOUR VIRUS THAT YOU HAVE. IF YOU DON'T FEEL BETTER IN ABOUT THE TENTH DAY, TALK TO YOUR FATHER.
2006-12-22 19:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by johnmiriani@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋