I have an actual cold for the first time in about four years. What are some of your favorite remedies?

  • wjrii@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Beyond all the stuff you likely know, rest, pain reliever, nyquil, etc., I find that with a cold my life really goes to shit if my nose is running. It’s god-damn miserable and keeps me from sleeping, and even lotioned tissues only delay the chafing (of my NOSE, you creeps!). A generic Claritin every 14-16 hours (I don’t get a full 24 hours, but they do tend to work well) dries me out enough that I can ride it out.

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      1 year ago

      Thanks! I don’t really have a stuffy nose as it all seems to be draining into my lungs (yummy) but I’m gonna try a Claritin to see if it helps

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        1 year ago

        Good luck, if thin drainage is troubling you, that might help even if you’re not the mucus faucet that I turn into. Mostly it’s just treat the most annoying symptoms and let your body heal.

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          1 year ago

          Thank you so much for this tip! I took some knock-me-out nigh time meds and noticed they had an antihistamine, so this morning I took a clairitin.

          My sinuses are clear and draining well, and my ears unclogged as well. I’d call it a miracle if I didn’t know it was science.