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How to Get Rid of Colds
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The Common Cold
The term ‘common cold’ is deceptive because it doesn’t refer to a single virus or infection. It’s a name used to identify one of over 200 different viruses that can infect your upper respiratory system and produce a particular set of symptoms. The reason it’s been such an enigma to doctors and scientists seeking a cure is because of the number and diversity of viruses involved. There just isn’t a single cure that will kill every strain of virus which can cause the common cold.
The typical cold lasts for three to five days while the immune system zeros in on the target virus and sends a specialized immune response to halt its reproduction. Viruses which cause colds are spread from person to person through physical contact with infected fluids (typically phlegm and saliva). These fluids can be deposited on surfaces or dispersed into the air by coughing and sneezing. The best way to avoid contracting or spreading a cold virus is to limit contact with infected people and maintain a healthy lifestyle that promotes a strong immune system.
Cold Symptoms
Commonly reported cold symptoms include:
- sore throat
- persistant cough
- sneezing
- congestion
- runny nose
- headache
- fatigue
- a mild fever (<103F). A fever higher than 103F is more likely influenza and is usually accompanied with chills and muscle aches.
You should see your doctor for a diagnosis if your symptoms are severe or if the they last longer than 5 days with no sign of improvement. In some instances even a mild cold can grow into a more serious condition like pneumonia. Better safe than sorry!
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i have a bad stomach ache n soar throat and my musels feel worn down and hurt and stiff like what do i do to get rid of this cold asap.. ive been takeing day quill n nite quill .. anyhting else?
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If you feel the cold coming on the first thing u do it Squeeze limes or lemons, I use limes…(its less sour)into a pot with a little bit of water and sugar and boil it on the stove. Drink it while its really Hot! also eat everything with hot sauce, it will kill your cold and you’ll b all set… WORKS EVERY TIME!!!!
digest alkaseltzer and vinegar. make sure it stays in your system all day so you should take it probably 3 or 4 times a day
if you have a cold make sure to get lots of rest, stay warm, and drink prune juice. pickles, french fries, and oranges help a lot too. bananas usually help me too.
The best way i found to get rid of a cold was plenty of rest, keep very warm u need to sweat the cold out, also get a bowl of hot water put some olbas drops in it and put a tea towel over u head take deep breaths works wonders for un blocking your nose!
im ill as….
ive had a cold for a week now, i dont think it helps going to the gym with it though ha. ooops.
Keeps getting worse!!
Ok, I have some killer advice that works for me every time I get a cold. This won’t cure a cold instantly, but it will know a few days off the duration.
*Green tea - 4 cups a day. This provides plenty of anti-oxidants. I dont mean the stuff in the bottle though, get the tea bags and make the real stuff!
*Oranges - eating fresh oranges will be better than drinking any kind of processed or “from concentrate” juices. This gives lots of Vitamin C
*The thing that I find helps the most though is what I call the “water treatment”. When you realize you have the cold, drink as much water as you can (for me this is about 2 - 2.5 liters). Every time you use the bathroom, drink about another half liter (or as much more as you can hold). Do this for about a half hour to an hour after your initial drink (should amount to 3 - 5 liters). This will flush you out and actually makes you feel pretty darn good once you are done.