2006-12-24 08:24:19 · 24 answers · asked by Well well 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hi the best thing for you to do is take paracetamol every 4 hours, ,Lemsips if you have some as the heat will soothe your throat. Also as you have a temperature you will have to drink loads as you will be sweating out loads of water. So plenty of hot drinks will help with your throat also. Just try and sleep when you can too so that you body will repare its self. I hope you get better soon.
2006-12-24 08:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink a lot of water to help flush the infection out of your system. Take zinc lozenges, which have been shown to cut down the length of colds. You can get them at the supermarket or drug store. Gargle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in warm water. If you're congested, use a vaporizer or put a petroleum jell like Vick's Vaporub on your neck/chest. There are also decaffinated teas that are good for colds.
Eat moderately. Don't overstress yourself. Get plenty of sleep/rest to let your body heal. Avoid medications if you can (only take an aspirin for a fever over 100 and/or a bad headache, aches/pains).
Let your immune system do the rest. It will get stronger that way. Get into the habit of taking ar least 2,000mg of vitamin C per day, as well as some echinacea and extract of elderberry--all great for preventing colds!
Feel better!
12 Tips to Treat Colds and Flu the "Natural" Way
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/5/4068_104.htm
2006-12-24 16:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. You could have strep. You should goggle with warm salt water, take tylenol or ibprofen (take as directed). You will need sore throat medicine to relieve the pain. Also don't eat solid foods if you can't, this will irritate you throat even more. If you are not getting better see a doctor for an antibiotic.
2006-12-24 16:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This remedy I always use when I feel a sore throat coming on is to put one tablespoon of Vinegar into a large glass then 8fl.ozs, of warm water, gargle at least every hour and swallow after gargling, you must swallow. Always works with me, good luck.
2006-12-24 17:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by terrano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get sick, the only nonprescription medication that makes me feel better is Nyquil. I also eat tomato soup with pepper, and cheese and crackers in it.
For a sore throat, the drink that helps me most is Russian Tea. It's awful to be sick around the holidays. Try to de-stress and I hope you feel better soon.
2006-12-24 16:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by persnickety1022 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decapitation! Merry Christmas.
2006-12-24 16:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by Missing Link 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hot toddie, honey, lemon and ur fav tipple in a mug with hot water works wonders and try if u have vicks olbas oil in a bowl of hot water, place a towel over ur head and the bowl and inheal the steam very good for all- block sinus, colds and sore throat
2006-12-24 16:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Tasha G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandma's old remedy was Vicks rubbed on the neck and wrapped in Grandpa's socks. It doesn't hurt to get a lot of extra rest and make sure you have humidity in the house.
2006-12-24 16:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by grandmapattydawn55 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take motrin every 4 hrs for pain. Gargle with the warmest salt water you can stand, drink warm beverages like hot chocolate or tea, warm some honey and lemon together and eat it like soup....
2006-12-24 16:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by heartache 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of strpsil with C vitamin. Stay in bed and do not put a lot of cover on you so the temp won't raise. Lemsip with warm water every 4 hrs.
2006-12-24 16:34:41 · answer #10 · answered by ladysorrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋