Does a cold medicine really works?

Question

I'm sick right now, and my nose is running really fast. Anyways, what should I do? Should I take a cold medicine or just let my immune system fight off the cold? How does a cold medicine work? Does it work like that movie "Osmosis Jones?"

Answer 1

Please if you don't take meds don't take benadryl.Claritin is better or sudafed or you can take Nyquil..Since I don't like taking meds I tend to take 1/2 the prescribed dose and see how I feel try that.....Feel better!..Blessings Yahoo

Answer 2

Your best off boosting you're immune system to fight the cold more effectively and prevent colds later or. There is a vitamin c powder that you mix with water and you take every half an hour. Other things you can take are horseadish and garlic and liquid echinacea. Liquid echinacea i've found is better than tablets, tastes rank but if you mix it into orange juice it's ok. Also olive leaf extract is a great, it's high in antioxidants. Homeopathic remedies you can take are: Nat Mur, Aconite and Anas Barb. And you can burn aromatherapy oils, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint and tea tree or put a few drops in boiling water and breath in the steam. Also drink lots of fluids and get rest.

Answer 3

If your nose is running then you just need an antihistimine. Use claritin, zyrtec, or benadyrl.

Answer 4

You can try an acupressure point.

On the long muscle running down both sides of the side of the neck, from behind the ear to the shoulder, put some pressure on and run your finger down the muscle until you find a tender spot that is half way between, there is a pressure point on both shoulders,when you press this point it will be very tender. Massage this point in a circular motion until the tenderness goes and that will dry up the mucus and you should be able to breath better.

If it does not work? You have not got the right point keep trying until you find the right point. GOOD LUCK.

Answer 5

it helps a liitle bit. mostly it just subsides the symptoms to make you feel better. so you should probably do that. it will help you get well a lot faster than just you immune system alone will. and it does not work like the movie.