hot air humidifier or cool air??? no cough medicine or yes cough medicine??
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no cough medicene, need decadron (some steroids presription) cool air... when really bad put face directly in a cool air humidifires path and breath deeply... if does not help got to er, they can give iv steroids and give racemic epinephrine breathing treatments.\ncroup is almost always viral.. you have to let it run its coarse
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Hey Hickemtwiddle, I guess some people didn't read your question. You said cough drops don't work, and people still said cough drops. I agree, cough drops do not work, because they are just candy.\nHowever,\nthe best way to get rid of a cough, is sassafras tea, no sugar and no honey. Honey and sugar coats the throat, making it sticky, causing the cough to remain persistant.
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When my hubby and I first got married, we lived in a dusty little apartment. Well, my nose was constantly stuffy. I started using a nasal spray as well, and even after my cold symptoms disappeared, I couldn't live without the spray. At night, my nose would always become stuffy. I really think I became addicted to the spray. Well, eventually, I had to stop cold turkey. But now, if I get a cold followed by runny nose, I use "Simply Saline." It is the best. It clears the nose, moisturizes, and is non-habit forming. I am no doctor, and your friend certainly needs to make an appointment to see his, but I would recommend that you tell your friend to stop using the spray and use "Simply Saline." It is nothing but pure saltwater. It will clear his nose just as effective as his current spray.
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Use afrin or some other kind of nosespray. It completely clears your nose for a while and it's basically the best thing ever for a cold. Nyquil works good during the night for me when I have a cold, too.
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<>The object of a humidifier is to put water into the air.  They accomplish this with a water tank, a wicked filter and a fan, so yes, your idea of using a fan will work.  I suggest a bowl of water with a piece of cloth hanging over the side into the water to work as a wick, placed in front of a low speed fan.  Wash the cloth out, or replace it, often so it does not put bacteria into the air
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I have asthma, and I love air conditioning!  I like to breath the cool air better than warm.  It can't be too cold, though.  That's not good.
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STEAM INHALATION\nIf you can get your self a humidifyer or steamer from a chemist youll never look back. You can leave it on all night and youll sleep like a log. You know how much good a hot shower does you when you wake up sick? Well imagine that all night. It also prevents anything settling in the mucous over night - a perfect breeding ground for pathogens. Most steamers have a section where you can add a little eucalyptus oil or any essential oils that will vaporise with the steam and can help with colds or sleeping.
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Have a rennie, or a strong tasting cough sweet (or something aniseed).\nSip some water\nlearn to do some breathing exercises.\nRead the Allen Carr Easyway book it works.
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Don't give her any cough suppressants -- they are dangerous because they are suppressive. The mucous needs to be loosened and expelled.\n\nIt's probably the change of season that's affecting her. And it sounds like the cold nite air is aggravating the cough. \n\nYou might get a humidifier going in her bedroom. \n\nAlso, steam inhalations will help to break up the mucous in her chest and move it out. \n\nPut a dollop of Vicks Vaporub (or eucalyptus essential oil drops) in some boiling water. Place a towel over her head -- and have her hover over the boiling water -- breathe deeply for 10 mins. Repeat as often as needed -- but do the steam inhalations just before bed at night and just after she wakes up in the mornings. It will definitely soothe the coughing and help her expel the mucous.\n\nHope this helps:).
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Get a humidifier.  If you don't have one, boil a big pot of water on the stove until you can get one.  It will help some.
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mix some eucalyptus oil in hot water, pop your head over it and cover with a towel, this will hopefully stop your cold going onto your chest, try and breathe in the fumes for as long as possible. also rub some under your nose as it'll help unblock your nose and rub onto your chest and pillow when you go to bed. i sympathise as I've had 2 colds in 6 weeks.
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Nyquil and Dayquil are awesome...usually when I get sick...I "OD" on that and drink a lot of green tea...\n\n...cold is gone after 3 days...
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Your situation sounds like allergies.  If that is indeed what it is, you could probably get some relief with antihistamines.  See a doctor for a prescription.  If you want to try something yourself first, try Alavert over the counter.  The mucus is probably drainage from your sinuses.  That could also explain the coughing.
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Have you taken any tylenol?  that should help with both the headache and the fever.  If you take the tylenol and your fever goes down, but comes back when it is time to take the tylenol again, keep taking the tylenol.  If the fever does NOT go down, wait until the next dose time, but if it doesn't go down after two doses, see a dr.  If it goes UP after one dose, see a dr.\n\nYou can also try a luke warm bath/shower to help you feel better,  DO NOT take a cold bath/shower.  That can make you go into shock.\n\nOne last idea:  once I was really sick with a fever that would not stay down, and just felt miserable.  My pharmacist suggested to my husband that we get a cool mist humidifier to help with my breathing (I had bronchitis).  The MINUTE he set up the humidifier for me, I felt much cooler.  It was wonderful.\n\nBlessed be,\n\nGypsy :o)
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It is too dry in your room. Try a humidifier, or turn off fans in your room. Get some eye drops for the morning.
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don't know what you mean by oldies, I have been taking baths since I was a baby myself, over 30 years ago, and I don't get sick easily I breath just fine and other than the fact that I have a slight cough from smoking for almost 20 years which I have just recently quit I am perfectly healthy, actually you know what? if you are reffering to oldies meaning elders or older people, I'd take the advice and suggestions of a doctor who has a college education, steam from a hot bath can actually help with breathing problems
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ugh...I know how you feel. I had that problem for weeks.  Try some eucalyptus oil.  Boil a tablespoon of the oil in some water, pour into a bowl and inhale the fumes.  Put a towel over your head as you do this but be careful not to get burned!  But if you've had a cold for over 3 weeks and you are coughing stuff up, or continue to have a temperature, then go see your doc. Good luck and feel better soon!