Cures for the common cold?

rodgersonmumma · March 2010

Anyone know anything I can do other than drink OJ and eat chicken noodle soup? Im dying here.

LiLnikkiMe · March 2010

my grandma's cure for anything was hot tea with no milk and toast.

sorry, i'm really no help...hope you get better soon!

gobigblue · March 2010

rest. lots of fluids. a nice hot shower for temporary relief. and a cool mist humidifier.

tabi_ja · March 2010

DayQuil. It won't cure you, but it does help get you through the day.

jmn69 · March 2010

There is no cure. All you can do is relieve symptoms (somewhat) by taking cold medicines.

rodgersonmumma · March 2010

Thank you ladies. I really dont want to take any medicine because Im pregnant. But the tea sounds super good. I have been resting all day, but cant sleep because its hard to breathe. Anyway, thanks for the advice.

safy · March 2010

Zicam rapid melts usually work pretty well for me.

gatogrrl · March 2010

Anything with steam works for me -- showers, hot tea, miso soup. It temporarily makes me feel good and gets rid of at least some of the stuffiness.

I have friends who swear by the Neti Pot. I'm afraid to try it, but they say it really helps.

rodgersonmumma · March 2010

gatogrrl:

Anything with steam works for me -- showers, hot tea, miso soup. It temporarily makes me feel good and gets rid of at least some of the stuffiness.

I have friends who swear by the Neti Pot. I'm afraid to try it, but they say it really helps.

I have heard of these neti pots, but never knew what they where until I checked out that link. Anyone know where I could find one? Rite Aid? Walgreens?

tmrtink · March 2010

Ahhh the neti pot! I was scared as anything when I tried one when I was pregnant with my first, but it does help!! I just used mine again this past week since I too am pregnant and battling a cold. Yes, you can get them at Rite Aid, Walmart, anywhere mainly. Don't remember the exact aisle, but in the stores I've seen they're always on one of the top shelves. And you need to use distilled water too-so I'd grab a bottle of that too. It's not bad at all-shocking at first, but really not bad.

The only other thing I do is a spoonful of honey with lemon juice for a sore throat. Not a permanent fix, but it helps and tastes great!