My 23 year old boyfriend had a fever two days ago and that has been taken care of through Theraflu, but he's still coughing and sneezing his head off. He's been sleeping all day and can't be out of arms reach of the tissues. I've gotten him some orange juice and made sure he's always warm. I suspect that his pack a day habit is holding him back from getting well. What else can I do to nurse him back? And when should we seek a doctor?
2007-02-11 20:41:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
there is no cure for a virus and all colds are viral. he'll have to wait this one out. the dr won't give him anything for it. they take about 10-14 to run their course.
for now just treat his symptoms
-use a warm mist humidifier in his room at nite while he sleeps. this will help keep the air moist-helping to stop the cough, keep his throat from drying out, and help him cough up any phlegm that might be trapped in his lungs.
-suck on ice or hard candies to soothe sore throat
-take nyquil at night to calm symptoms and provide sleep
-take dayquil during the day to help him feel better
drinking plenty of fluids to ward off dehydration. gatorade,water,or sprite (or similar) will help.
rest is the best thing for him so him sleeping all day is just fine until he feels better.
the smoking does slow down the body's response to illness so he might want to consider kicking the habit
if he's not better in another week-see a dr
hope he feels better soon
2007-02-11 20:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Theres not much you can do to get rid of a cold; smoker or not...It's usually 3 days coming...3 days here..3 days going...About all you can do is buy some over the counter cold relief, plenty of tissues, lots of liquids especially vitamin C and tuff it out...Feel better boyfriend!
2007-02-11 20:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by mary2148 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely SEEK DOCTOR, stop smokin for time being
Had super bad cough with my cold, the kind that rattled my ribcage-----THE DEEP IN CHEST COUGH----like I had PHLEGM which couldn't be brought up- due to smokin.
I BELIEVE, I HAD WALKIN PNEUMONIA!!!!
But, when I had PNEUMONIA SHOT- STOP gettin this type of COLD.
I hadn't caught a cold period.
SMOKIN LOWERS the IMMUNE SYSTEM of the body
2007-02-11 21:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by NOKIA 6103 By T*MOBILE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU PUT SOME BOILING WATER IN A BOWL AND GET YOUR BF TO INHALE THE STEAM IT HELPS CLEAR THE HEAD, JUST PUT A TOWEL OVER HIS HEAD AND LET HIM BREATH THE STEAM. YOU CAN GET MENTHOL CRYSTALS FROM THE PHARMACY,JUST PUT A PINCH IN THE WATER.IF AFTER A WEEK HE IS NO BETTER YOU CAN GO TO DOCTOR.HE SHOULD BE WELL ON THE WAY TO RECOVERY BY THEN.
2007-02-11 20:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by aunty m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him try "Jala neti."
It is an ancient indian way to cleanse the sinuses. I have done it with extreme success!
Learn more about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jala_neti
2007-02-11 20:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by Two Tenths Of My Two Cents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to survive
2007-02-11 20:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by shajanrs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋