how to get rid of cold.

hey.

ive got a cold coming on. it started yesterday and ive got a really horrible sore throat. i've had some warm tea this mornig which has really helped it. my dads gonna go get some day nurse. is there anything else to speed up the recovery or not get such a bad cold as i really cant be off work this week.

thanks x

Reply 1

.ACS.

The best thing is to keep warm, stay in bed, have hot lemon tea, and also chicken soup usually helps.

Reply 2

magnum

Vitamin C
Lots of warm fluids (doesn't have to be warm)
strepsils

Reply 3

daniel_williams

vitamin C is always vital when trying to get rid of colds....

i would always suggest eating Kiwi fruit as they contain more vitamin c than oranges.

ensure you drink plenty of water, or orange juivce to get a bit more vitamin c into you!

ensure you're eating the right foods, go for those which contain high levels of zinc as that seems to help fight colds.

other than that wrap up warm keep yourself away from any chills and relax, because if you start being active it drains your energy a lot quicker and makes you feel worse.

Get better soon :smile:

Reply 4

sparkle86

so i assume the gyms out of the question today then? lol

Reply 5

tbm

I started coming down with a cold yesterday so I quickly started using that Vicks First Defence Nasal Spray- I felt really ill last night and started using it then, I feel so much better today!! I just have a mild headache but no sneezing, blocked nose, sinus pain etc like I did last night!! Even my boyfriend commented last night how ill I looked and how I looked so much better this morning, and you know what men are like! :wink:

So it must work!

Ive used it before and its worked then too, so definately try it if you can

Reply 6

Cortez

Day and night nurse tablets always work for me :smile:

lemsip!

Soothing medicine (sometimes liquid form helps more than pills)
Stay in bed, keep warm
Drink lots of fluids to flush it out of your system
Eat fruit/veg, get your vitamins.

Reply 9

Djmilesno1

If you can't get rid of a blocked up nose, try getting some of that sea water stuff which you can spray up your nose. Works a treat!

Reply 10

spark911

On the whole sore throat thing, if you feel as if your mouth is getting horrible like all crap in it, clean your teeth like every hour. I did it once and it stopped me getting a soar throat/cough.

It just means instead of swallowing the bacteria in your mouth, you are spitting it out. Just clean your teeth, upper mouth and tounge. Also get mouthwash and gargle to get rid of bacteria just down your throat.

I find this helps to lessen the blow if you're going to get a cold.

Reply 11

herecomestrouble

VITAMIN C ;thumbsup;

Reply 12

AverageGuyOnTheStreet

I use hot blackcurrant squash. It sounds disgusting but it is actually really nice. It keeps you warm and is full of vitamin C. I actually drink some every day to make sure I have enough vit C.

Reply 13

Saq2k7

Me tooo

i got the cold, try lemsip works great :smile:

Reply 14

sparkle86

Thanks everyone. I don't like tablets so liquid form is the only option for me. x

Reply 15

HearTheThunder

You can't do anything.

Otherwise there'd be a CURE.

BA DUM TISH.

Reply 16

Bedshaped

Hi.

I think I'm weird, I actually LIKE the flu/cold.

I love staying in bed all day, sneezing with lots of tissue, movies and duvets.

Amaaaaazing.

(I am a freak)

Reply 17

bottomness

try having a cold and a hangover at the same time! the headache is like doubled and drinking anything feels and tastes horrible....oh i feel so bad, and its worse that it is partially self induced....as for a cure going to bed makes it worse i find, i end up breathing through my mouth so wake up unable to swallow and dry lips and mouth, just not nice