In less than two weeks I have a concert that I am singing a solo at and right now I have a runny nose, sore throat, and am losing my voice. Last year this happened and at the concert I could barely sing. I do NOT want this to happen this year. What are things I can do to get rid of my cold? Thing to eat? Things not to eat? Things not to do? Got any great ideas. I really want this cold GONE.
Thank you so much!
2007-02-03 02:26:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
if u r looking for natural remedies,here r some,,,,sip in lemon and honey drink,,,it is soothing for throat and cold,,as for prevention drink lots of vitamin c,as it develops immune against many infections,ginger tea is good for sore thraot and chest congestion,whereas gargling with warm salty water is also effective in clearing throat
2007-02-03 02:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by shazz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flood your system with Vit. C... at least 2000 mg preferably more. Keep this up for at least 2 weeks.
Of course the oldest remedy in the world : Chicken noodle soup. Homemade preferably otherwise head out to get some Campbells.
Great question and you asked in the right place so you are sure to get many responses.
: ) Good luck and hope you are soon feeling well again !
2007-02-03 03:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homemade chicken soup(Boil chicken with celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and 2 TBS chicken bouillon in 8 cups water for @ 2 hours.Strain veggies into strainer and use spoon to smash veggie juice into broth. Either chill and scoop fat or pick up w/ ice cubes), add rice or noodles (@ 4 oz.), Add potatoes, turnips, carrots, parsnips, bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash (your choice, the more the better), bring to boil, simmer 1 hour. Season to taste. Eat this, drink lots of water and get lots of sleep. This is the best cold cure there is.
2007-02-03 02:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by Scoots 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am constantly exposed to sick people and I use zicam (the nose gel type) emergen-c (vitamin powder) and echinacea. Works to get rid of it with minor symptoms not progressing to major symptoms within a few days. But you usually have to start this at the first sign of a cold. But it is worth a shot! Good luck! You can get these items at most any drug store or grocery store / walmart.
2007-02-03 03:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by Riverrunsred 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Colds are such a pain. If its a virus, which it most likely is, there's nothing you can do but rest, drink plenty of water, and wash your hands often.
If you have health insurance I'd go to the doctor just in case and have them check it out. If it is a bacterial infection, like a bacterial sinus infection, it won't go away on its own and you need medication.
Don't take antibiotics 'just in case'. only take them if the doctor confirms its a bacterial infection. Antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria are already causing plenty of problems in our industrialized countries!
2007-02-03 02:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by BJ tech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating garlic. It is supposed to strengthen your immune system. Also, stay warm and get a lot of REST. Hopefully it will be gone in a week or less. Good luck.
2007-02-03 02:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by star 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
vitamen c ..... have plenty of orange juice...vitamen c is good for ur antibodies
2007-02-03 03:20:42 · answer #7 · answered by max h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋