Head Cold w/12 Hour drive to beach vacation tomorrow HELP ! ! !?

Question

Woke up this morning sneezing and coughing and starting to feel like garbage. I have to drive the family 12 hours to Myrtle Beach after work tomorrow.

Anyone have any suggestions? I think I can handle the drive down. I planned on driving straight through, but changed my mind on that. The drive doesn’t scare me, being sick on the beach for 7 nights does. I also worry about getting the rest of the family sick being in the car with me for 12 hours.

I have a feeling the ocean and warmer air may do good for the sinus but I’m not sure. We lived in Savannah for 3 years and I rarely had colds. A few people recommended Airborne (or Walborn - store brand) So I am taking those every three hours. But I’m not sure if I’m doing enough.

ANY Suggestions Welcome. Please help save the family Vacation.

Answer 1

try cold ease drops, they are suppose to decrease the time you are sick.  i've used them and think they work.

take advil or tylenol every 4-6 hours for the first day or two to get you thru the worst part of the cold.  it'll help you feel less achy

drink lots of fluids and hot things (tea, soup etc)  this helps to loosen any mucous you have

good luck and feel better