I woke up yesterday with it my nose feels like its burning and all one side of my face is very sore. and now my little girl has come home from school sick as well. I dont think its bad enough to get antibiotics. I dont like to take them unless I really have to. thanks
2007-04-18 03:57:19 · 9 answers · asked by nethnee 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Stay DOWN as much as possible. Keep washing those hands, well. Get as much rest as possible. Drink Propel mineral water, keep yourself and your child hydrated. Drink soup, and try to just keep as many fluids going down your throat as possible. Remember, the faster you lie down and rest, take the fluids, the faster you will be well. I hope you are both well, really soon!
2007-04-18 04:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple of natural antibiotics (that won't cause yeast infections) are Oil of Oregano (liqui-caps) and Olive Leaf Extract (capsules or liquid). If you use the liquid, mix a dropper-ful in 2 oz. of water. It tastes AWFUL, but it's the most potent of the choices.
Also, the herb echinacia (sp?) is great for preventing and lessening the severity of common colds. It comes in capsule form as well. Follow the dosage on the bottle.
Any health food store should carry all of these.
2007-04-18 11:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by snacgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this stuff called Umcka which you can get in healthfood stores and it clears up a cold fast with no side effects(It is all natural). Umcka ColdCare is made from Pelargonium sidoides - a geranium species from South Africa. Umcka relieves cold symptom, and also shortens duration and reduces severity of secondary throat, sinus & bronchial irritations. Usage Helps speed recovery from cold, flu, sinus and throat irritations. It runs around 7 to 10 dollars a bottle and I have used it before and you really do get better within a couple of days. You can see what it looks like on shopping.com
2007-04-18 11:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by that's_kooky! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close the bathroom door, run the shower on all hot water, and sit (outside of the shower) and breathe in the steam for about 20 mins a few times per day. At night, use a vaporizer while sleeping. Drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids also!
I also find eating spicy foods, such as hot & sour soup temporarily helps me with the congestion. I also find drinking Emergen-C or Airborne shortens the duration.
2007-04-18 11:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat chilli peppers they're good for stuffy noses! When I have a cold I always drink Vodka, I believe it sterilises you from the inside, even if it doesn't help with the cold it definitely makes you feel better! Don't recommend it for your daughter though! Also taking a zinc supplement will help
2007-04-18 11:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by Nicola C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a cold caused by a virus, antibiotics won't do anything anyway.
For congestion, go eat a serving of the spiciest food you can handle or anything with horseradish. You'll be breathing free by your third bite.
2007-04-18 11:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Chris B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the burning is on your right side of your face then it is because of cold.
you can get as a home remedy, herbal tea of cinimon, or cloves, or lemon and strong mint
and yes try to breathe from your left nostral by closing your right nostral,
2007-04-18 11:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by m11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamins really help i take 1000mg Vit c and it helps keep my cold down. Also herbal remidies from the drug store can help relieve the symptoms.
2007-04-18 11:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to sleep lol or drink my favourite tea normal tea with lemon and honey mmmmmmmm
2007-04-18 11:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋