Colds

[jp_bl_68]

(I know that threads asking for medical advice aren't allowed but I'm hoping an exception might be made in this case as I'm asking for some advice on the common cold, and it's not really an illness that you would see your GP about as it's relatively minor. If this still isn't allowed then I apologise).


Is there anyway to nip a cold in the bud? I've woken up with a sore throat and I'd really like to prevent it from developing into anything more serious (in before "man up"). Normally I'd just ignore it and get on with things but work is incredibly busy right now and they're only going to get worse as the week goes on.

Is there anything I can try to reduce the symptoms or nip this in the bud altogether (either over the counter/non-prescription medication or home remedies)?

 

[jp_bl_68]

I just use a throat spray and drink lots of lemon tea.

What's the name of the spray you use?

Usually I can tell when a cold is about to come on, usual sore throat etc, so I have one of those blackcurrant lemsips

Is Lemsip just paracetamol?

Just generally try to be healthier than you usually are. Try to get your vitamins, drink plenty of water, sleep well and lay off the booze binges for a while.

I try to drink lots of water and I don't drink alcohol. As for vitamins and sleep I don't think I've been getting enough of either recently.

 

[jp_bl_68]

Supermarket-brand multivitamin?

Vicks Ultra Chloraseptic Throat Spray.

Vicks first defence appears to work well.

I'll give all of that a go. Thank you.

Wouldn't sit around today though. Get everything done that you need to like shopping and stuff just in case it does get bad.

That's the plan. Shopping on the last Saturday before Christmas..............

 

[jp_bl_68]

Vicks first defence appears to work well.

Whenever I've taken in pre-cold, I just end up with a marginally runny nose.

Never develops into a Defcon 5 style annoyance.

I've just taken some and I've got this tickly/burning sensation. Is it supposed to run down the back of your throat or have I inhaled too deeply?