How do you get rid of a cold if medication will not do the trick?
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Honey with whiskey.  It's an old rememdy but it works.\n\nIf that won't work with you due to age or morals, try lots of peppermint tea.  Keep your throat covered at night, and make sure that it's comfortably warm in your bedroom.\n\nIf you're still having problems, or if it leads into an infection go to your doctor and ask for an antibiotic like Keflex or Zithromax.\n\nAlso, keep yourself super hydrated.  \n\nVitamin C is good for the immune system, but I know that when I've had colds a raw throat isn't good with orange juice, or any other fruits with "stearic acid" -- which is what Vitamin C is -- in it.\n\nTry Vitamin E.  It really will help.
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I have this same problem - sinus headaches.  The best medicine I've found is Advil Cold and Sinus.  It takes away the headache and helps with the congestion.  I also take allergy shots, but they haven't started working yet, so this is what I do in the interrim.  If this doesn't work, I'd consult an allergist and get antigens.
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Antibiotics are NOT meant for things like a cold and cough! I'm sorry, but I cannot overemphasize this. One, you are killing off your normal flora which will leave you open to other illnesses. Second, bacteria will start to build a resistance to the antibiotic. So once you get an infection, you won't be able to get rid of it. Antibiotics are not a cure all. Please stop taking the antibiotics! Try an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. Also, consider visiting your doctor to see if something more serious is going on. STOP the antibiotic use.\n\nThis site should explain why I am so adamant about antibiotic use. You could take it with you when visit the doctor next time.  know its directed to parents, but it applies to everyone.\nhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_646.html
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Others have explained the procedure for allergy tests, but there are other things you can do to work out whether you have allergies. \n\nOne, keep a diary.  Note the weather as well as what you eat.  Also note your symptoms.  Once a week, look back at your diary and see if a pattern is emerging.\n\nSecond, buy yourself some antihistamine tablets next time you get your cold symptoms.  Make sure they are straight antihistamine, not combined with decongestant or any other medicine.  If the antihistamine clears your nose on its own, there's a very good chance that the cause is an allergy - because that's all antihistamine does, is suppress your allergic reaction.  So if you're not having a reaction, it shouldn't do anything!
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There in no cure for a cold…because the main reason for a cold to happen is because your immunological system has a lower number of white blood cells destined to protect you from air born bacteria that cause cold. For example: you exercise, a great amount of white blood cells are destined to repair the damage caused by it, so theirs a hi risk to get a cold after you exercise. \nThe only thing you can do is take good care of your self and when you do have cold, wait for it to go away.
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When you get a cold, your nose drains white fluid, this can clog the nasal passages, and block up mucus, allowing bacteria to grow.  The only way to get rid of it is over a LONG period of time, or decongestants, and antibiotics, the doctor will usually get you to take both at the same time.  In the link below, scroll down just a bit to "Some Causes Of Acute Sinitus" There is a great section there that can tell you lots.  Good luck!  I myself am fighting a sinus/throat infection too.  :(  I know how you feel.
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There are only 3 things that can naturaly get rid of a cold faster: \n1. Chicken Soup\n2. Vitamin C\n3. Zinc Supplements
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You cannot get rid of a cold, a cold is a virus, and you cannot get rid of viruses. What you CAN do though, is make yourself feel better and maybe make it last a little less time. Rest (this does not mean you have to be in bed all day every day, that's just crazy and I could NEVER do that), drink a LOT of fluids so that you can wash out all that mucus, and eat or drink citrucy stuff... it has vitamin c AND it makes you feel a lot better... at least I do. Oh, yeah, if you can get some homemade (from scratch) chicken soup. I always make it when I have a cold, and that warm clean chicken and veggie flavor is the BEST, it makes me feel a LOT better. Good luck!
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Excercise regularly or at least by walking.\nTake your medication.\nIt can psossibly be reversed if you can up your metabolism enough but most likely you will be on meds teh rest of your life.\nMedication does help with feeling cold all the time, and it regulates the miscommunicated signals your brain is sendgin your body.
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Start taking a zinc supplement as soon as you realize you are getting a cold.  Drink lots of water and juice with vitamin c.  If you are congested, you can take decongestants in the form of cold pills and drink warm liquids like chicken broth to help break up the mucus.  Make sure you are washing your hands often (20 seconds of lathering and rinse under warm water) and after you blow your nose or cough - if you are constantly blowing you can use some Purell to sanitize your hands, but you should still wash them with good old soap and warm water before you touch your face/eyes/mouth or eat.  Get plenty of rest.  Once you are better, continue to wash your hands often -as this is the best defense against getting sick.  I hope you feel better soon.
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Herb supplements such as Echinachea and Goldenseal work very well.  I'm not a health freak, but my friend's mom gave them to me and my cold cleared up really fast and it's good for preventing them too.\nAvailable at healthfood stores as well as drug stores.
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stay home and get plenty of rest.Also cold medicines work....O.K.
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Colds are symptoms that occur due to a viral infection and there are over 250 different viruses that are known to cause the common cold. There are a few somewhat effective anti-viral medications out there, like Tamaflu, but generally they won't be perscribed for colds due to the limited supply.\n\nThere is really no "quick" fix for a cold. Like most viral infections, your body can and will fight them off, but it will take time. You can do a few things to lessen the symptoms, though.\n\nYou'll want to drink plenty of water (not soda, not coffee, not sports drinks... WATER) to prevent dehydration. Nasal decongestants can help by shrinking the swollen mucous membranes in the nose, making it easier to breathe. Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the duration of colds in some studies. Echinachea and Zinc are other popular cold remedy choices, but studies have shown that they are ineffective and provide nothing more than a placebo.\n\nThe best way to get rid of a cold is to never get one in the first place! Wash your hands regularly, keep your hands away from your mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth), and wipe down keyboards, phones, and other shared items with Chlorox wipes or other disinfectants availible on the market.
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the common cold is a virus and it can not be cured with antibiotics. no virus can be cured with antibiotics. Thats why its seems that when you do take something it does not work. The best thing for a cold is to let it runs it course and if your cold last longer than normal i would seek medical attention. a cold can be a symptom of an underlying problem.
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NyQuil is meant to put you to sleep, DayQuil will keep you up.\n\nThe best way to get rid of a cold is to take vitamins, get lots of vitamin C and sleep as much as possible. Rest is important. \n\nYour sore throat is caused by (brace yourself, it's gross) snot running down the back of your throat and causing irritation. You need to blow your nose lots. To soothe it try a medicated lozenge. Some of them even have a numbing chemical in them. Talk to the pharmacist for recommendations I also find hot drinks work better than cold for easing a sore throat. Break out the hot chocolate and get well soon!
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OTC drugs are the best for treating cold and cough. If you are on medication for nausea, u could as well take drugs for cold.
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Best thing is sleep and fluids. A cold is a virus and there is nothing you can take to lessen the extent of the cold's lifecycle. Everything the pharmaceutical companies sell is only masking the cold to make you feel a little better, but it actually can prolong the life of the cold virus.  I'm right there with you as I caught one from my daughter.