Does this sound like the common cold or flu?
A few days ago my throat started to hurt more than ever, barely could swallow. Shortly after the sneezing came and the nasal congestion, runny nose, some mild weakness, and full head. Blah. No fever, body aches, chills, etc. Sore throat went away besides some tickling around my sinuses.
Cold? Flu?
Posted by Hobbes
Its a cold. When you have a temp at all, even with cold like symptoms, its the flu. Tricky huh?
Posted by Sarahhh
Doesn't sound like the flu tome just a bad cold... if it was the flu you'd have fever, chills, and nausea.
Posted by PEACE.LOVE.JONAS.
thats definitely a cold. its good your throat is better but just rest and drink plenty of water, orange juice etc and youll be good to go in a couple of days. if the symptoms dont improve or get worse then see your doctor for some medication. also, look into buying vitamin C pills from your local GMC or some sort of vitamin shop. they will not only help your current sickness, but prevent new ones in the future. i take them along with 2 other vitamins, and i havent gotten sick in months. good luck!
Posted by jaime rae
Here are tips that help me when I'm fighting a cold, respiratory infection, or flu.....
take a sinus decongestant containing Phenylephrine 5mg. you don't necessarily need all the extras it's often mixed with.
but if you want some extras, here you go: Guaifenisen (Mucinex is the brand name, but it's way cheaper at dollar stores. always read ingredients!!) liquefies your mucus so it's much easier to expel. But you have to drink TONS of water or it won't work, and you must be near a bathroom because it makes you pee a lot.
Ibuprofen is an excellent anti-inflammatory, but it's strong, so alternate it with Acetaminophen as needed for pain, pressure, and headaches.
ESSENTIALS:
stay home. (even one day can make a difference. plus, you'll keep your germs to yourself.)
sleep. (bolsters up your immune system)
drink plenty of water. (8 8oz servings a day=bare minimum!!) (pee out those germs and flush 'em away!!)
take vitamin C, zinc, and echinacea. (also strengthen the immune system)
eat too much garlic. (sorry, but it really is great for your health! and it will give you a good reason to stay home. :) )
avoid milk and chocolate. dairy foods will thicken your mucus and make your fight that much harder.
the meds and garlic are harsh, so don't take them on an empty stomach. i hope you allow yourself some time to feel better soon! take care.
also i just learned a new tip from JOHN POPPER of BLUES TRAVELER: very hot water, cayenne pepper, white vinegar, and honey. GROSS!!! he gargles it and spits up all kinds of nasty crap. might be worth a shot, but don't hurt your vocals! to be safe maybe just do hot water with lemon and honey. that works too, and it's much more pleasant.
COUGHING FITS:
you will benefit most from the mucinex and water. (generic is fine... but don't take any DEXTROMETHORPHAN during the day. take it at night so you can stop coughing and get some rest. during the day, you need to drink a ton of water and break that crap up so it will leave you alone!)
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