Cold medicines are almost as common as the common cold in the winter, but do they work? There’s nothing that can cure a cold, but there are treatments that can help relieve your symptoms so you don’t feel so miserable. Here, we take a look at some common cold remedies and what you need to know about them.
If you catch a cold, you may be sick for a week or two. This doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. These treatments can help you feel better.
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Water, juice, broth, or warm lemon water with honey can help relieve congestion and prevent dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated drinks, which can worsen dehydration.
Your body needs to heal.
A saltwater gargle (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water) can temporarily relieve throat pain or irritation. Children under 6 years old are unlikely to be able to rinse their mouth properly. You can also try ice chips, sore throat spray, lozenges, or candy. Do not give pills or candy to children under 4 years of age as they may choke.
Fight congestion. Over-the-counter nose drops and saline sprays can help relieve congestion and congestion. For babies, experts recommend placing a few drops of saline solution into one nostril and then gently suctioning the nostril with a syringe. To do this, squeeze the ball, gently insert the syringe tip 1/4 to 1/2 inch into the nostril, and then slowly release the ball.Saline nasal spray may be used in older children
The list of ineffective cold medicines is long. Some of the most common methods that don’t work include:
antibiotic. They attack bacteria but are not helpful in fighting cold viruses. Avoid asking your doctor for cold antibiotics or using older antibiotics you already have on hand. You won’t recover faster, and improper use of antibiotics can lead to a serious and growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines for young children:
Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines can cause serious or fatal side effects in children.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns children under 6 years of age not to use this drug.
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Although research is still ongoing, the scientific jury is still out on some popular cold remedies, such as vitamin C and echinacea.
Here are updates to some common alternative remedies:
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