i've had a stuffy nose followed by a runny nose followed by a stuffy nose for a week. ive been taking tylenol cold for 3 days, drixoral for 3 days, and now ive gone back to tylenol cold. i know it can take up 14 days for a cold to get better and dont say take more vitamin c cuz research studies show it doesnt help. i have no other cold symptoms and my ma says the doc wont give u nething for a stuffy nose aka she wont give me $12 for the copay to see the doc...ne suggestions?
2007-12-27 05:20:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The common cold is self-limited and runs its course in 7 to 10 days. If your symptoms continue beyond this time frame, it may not be a cold that you have. Perhaps its allergies causing this. I don't know why anyone would be so sure that you definitely have one or the other at this point.
Continue what you're doing and wait it out. You should know soon enough. And, your mother is quite wrong about what she's told you.
2007-12-27 06:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This ALWAYS helps me! It doesn't get rid of the cold, but it sure as heII makes me feel better! Get a popsicle, and eat it quickly. Not fast enough to give you brain freeze, but not slowly either. Then when the popsicle is gone, get some hot soup. The cold popsicle will numb your soar throat, and make all the mucus in the back of your throat cold and a little harder. Then the soup will relax your throat, leaving it feeling cozy, and the water in the mucus will melt leaving it much easier to blow out. You'll feel pretty good for about 3 or 4 hours if you continue to blow your nose as soon as anything gets into it. Another thing is to drink A LOT of water. That will help the mucus you have to get all runny so it'll drain or you can blow it out easier. Also, just sleep more. Your cold will go away faster. Good luck!
2007-12-27 13:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You sound to me like you don't have a cold at all. More than likely you are suffering from allergy's. There are many good over the counter products that can be purchased from a pharmacy or even a grocery store that will help you with your symptoms. Hope you feel better real soon! PS. some allergy meds can cause drowsiness which is good for night time use, but you will want a non-drowsy formula for day time, unless of course you want to sleep.
2007-12-27 13:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by ceegt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have a common cold, there is no specific treatment for it. Just take decongestants to fight off the virus and alleviate some symptoms. Lots of water and rest are important too. You could also try some nasal sprays.
2007-12-27 13:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by laralaii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother is probably right. It probably will just take a few more days. In the meanwhile, I'd suggest you go to a pharmacy and and tell the pharmacist--not a clerk--your symptoms and ask what the best stuff he/she has to help. It's probably a good idea to rest and drink liquids.
2007-12-27 13:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could try to stay inside for a day and just take it easy....stay in bed..eat soup...take a day off of work/school....take a warm bath......i have a cold as well but all these things has gradually helped me get better also try taking some of the Zicam tablets..they are nasty but they will immediatly clear up your head...
2007-12-27 13:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by Taylor I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait another week and insist your mom take you to a doctor for your cold or flu.
2007-12-27 13:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by imsety 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some emergenC. i had a virus like mono, and i took some emergenC, and i felt like i've never felt before!! you can get it at walgreens or a local store.
2007-12-27 13:23:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tylonol advil pm or am
2007-12-27 13:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by CupBoard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try some medicine
2007-12-27 13:23:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋