Recent questions tagged colds

Description : Are you hearing about a lot of people catching colds?

Last Answer : No, can’t say I do. Also, I think this whole “cold craze” is a massive hoax, set up by Kleenex and Co. Don’t be a sheeple, don’t sneezle! (Makes me furious; all these fake sneezers…) Hatchoo! Fuck…......

Description : Persistant congestion with cough - what worked for you?

Last Answer : Wow! I've had the same thing since January! It's slowly getting better, but lots of (drinking) fluids seems to help. Slowly, but slowly, it seems to be subsiding. Take your multiple vitamins, aspirin, stay ... I cough up from deep in the lungs helps a lot. Try not to inhale any dust of any kind )

Description : Does anyone know how to stop my sneezing?

Last Answer : Have you tried boiling a pot of water or peppermint tea and holding your head over it, inhaling the steam? You need a towel draped over both you and the pot. Twenty minutes should do it. Always works for me.

Description : Why shouldn't smokers take a decongestant/expectorant?

Last Answer : I always thought it meant the product should not be used for a cough caused by smoking. The expectorant I have at home says not to use for “a persistent cough caused by smoking, emphysema…”

Description : Can you tell from your own cough if you have pneumonia or not?

Last Answer : I don’t think you can, but how is your breathing. What happens if you try a deep breath?

Description : Does this sound like a tooth ache or sinus infection?

Last Answer : Yes – toothache with congestion is often a sign of sinus infection. Try your MD first.

Description : Pregnant with a cold, when to go to the doctor?

Last Answer : answer:Why have you not yet established a rapport with the nurses or P.A. at your Ob/gyn's office? They are available for all questions relating to your pregnancy and can triage for the doctor. ... the office and speaking to someone who knows you, knows your medical history and knows what's what.

Description : How long to wait till you go to the doctor about a cold?

Last Answer : About 12–14 days from now if you feel the same way, I’d be worried. If the sore throat lasts more than 6days I’d call the Dr.

Description : What's the best way to soothe a cold?

Last Answer : Steam is really great for a stuffy nose. Make sure you drink lots of liquids to help keep the mucus thinned out. Gargling with salt water can help a sore throat. I usually take Mucinex.

Description : How can you tell it's a cold and not the flu?

Last Answer : “It is very difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections on the basis of symptoms alone.” http://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms.htm

Description : Do you think you have a cold?

Last Answer : I’m sick!!! But I’m going out cause I have stayed home too much!

Description : How long does a cough after a bad cold last?

Last Answer : More data please…How long have you been coughing? Bringing anything up? Green, yellow, white, clear, red? Fevers, chills, sweats? Postnasal drip?

Description : Goodbye To Colds & Allergies

Last Answer : How would you like to get rid of winter colds and summer allergies? How would you like to stop buying the usual cold medications and nasal sprays and save a little money? You can by regular ... possibly embarrassing situation later when someone is watching you bend over to pick up a magazine!) :)