2007-12-18 09:20:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
No, but if I did it would be a whiskey sling and lots of quilts on the bed.
2007-12-18 11:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not at this time. I haven't, knock on wood, had the flu in more that 35yrs. When I feel a cold coming on I take Zycam. It really does help prevent the cold from becoming a full blown cold. If I start using it to late it will at least lessen the severity of it. I swear by the stuff !!!
2007-12-18 17:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by curious connie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a very nasty cold that I caught shortly after returning from the islands in early September...first thought it to be allergies; then a cold. Took all sorts of OTC stuff. Nothing helped. Then I was left with a horrid cough. Thought it to be cigarettes. Didn't go to the doctor until I was too sick to do anything else.
Turned out I had bacterial bronchitis. He put me on Ampicillin and Clava something...and Musinex. It worked! I was well actually within a week..but kept taking the antibiotics until they were gone, as instructed.
My chest x-ray showed the bronchitis, but thank God nothing else.
As we age, we should not put off seeing the doc when 'colds' or whatever appear...ya' never know.
Since, I have taken his advice and my eldest daughter's and at the first trouble sign I take Zicam - herbal remedy.
2007-12-18 18:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Zicam is great if you start taking it at the first signs of a cold. It will shorten your bad experience. I don't think that I have ever had the flu.
I also like to drink a little whiskey and sprite when I have a cold. It mellows me out so I can rest.
2007-12-18 17:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No cold ,no flu ( knock on wood ) .I take vitamin C every morning and have not had a cold or the flu for years.
2007-12-18 19:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by SandyO 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No & No......I got a flu shot, & even though I could still get it, it wouldn't be as severe. As for a cold, I can't recall when the last time I got a call. Now, sinusitis is another story.
2007-12-18 18:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Complete bed rest..yes the laptop fits nicely on the pillow beside my head.
Plus I had my daughter bring me a bell to ring, and I am having a blast ringing it to ask her stuff like " Does my head feel warm to you?" "Will you rub my feet for me?"
Besides it makes her feel needed.
" If you do catch a severe cold, remember that more than half the people in our age group survive these kinds of illness. "
By the way, what does it mean when you blow your nose and your ears squeak?
Just trying to make you laugh, feel better soon my friend.
2007-12-18 18:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Handfuls of Sinutab
Some Paracetamol
More Paracetamol
Vicks Vapour Rub
A hankie
Some squirty stuff for up the nose
Some whisky
Some more whisky
A bowl of Weetabix :-D
2007-12-18 17:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A halfa G!!!! No, just kidding I mix Saline spray solution and sweet oil half and half and spray it in my nose for a sinus problem!!! Works too, also, put a pan of water on the stove or tea kettle to get some steam in your house and watch the difference!!!
2007-12-18 18:53:46 · answer #9 · answered by ndnquah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for a cold..Vicks VapoSteam in a warm mist humidifier
for flu..... well, haven't had it in years. When flu starts making it's rounds I stay home!
2007-12-18 18:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first is it a cold or is it the flu?
Zicam for a cold!
Starve a fever... some nice rat broth maybe! lol
I'M ONLY KIDDING... WALLY AND & I ARE FRIENDS SO DON'T GET IN AN UPROAR!!!!
Hope you get enough rest, stay warm! Get to feel'in better!
2007-12-18 17:27:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋