How can I help my cold?
I have a runny/ stuffy nose & a cough
ergh!
2007-05-28 01:34:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
What helps varies from person to person. I have really good luck with the zicam nasal swabs. In fact, I use them as soon as I feel a cold coming on and it usually lessens my cold to 3 days and makes it very mild.
The standards that will help though are:
plenty of fluids (particularly clear fluids: water, tea, broth, etc)
avoid cream based liquids as they will increase your mucus
saline nasal spray
a cough medicine based on the type of cough you have
lots of rest
If your coughing persists, you get a sore throat or you run a fever, see you doctor to be sure you don't have more than a cold. If you cough until you gag, you may have bronchitis which can be helped with a visit to the doctor. Take care!
2007-05-29 18:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
if it is truly a cold, eat healthy, chicken soup, lots of water.
otherwise, may be allergies
2007-05-31 18:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ted M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋