Is it o.k. to exercise while taking cold medicine?
340927
I would say if you arent drowsy it would be okay. Just keep it simple like walking no more than 3.0 MPH can be good for you. Of course if you feel dizzy or anything unusual then stop.
298937
I personally think it will make matters worse. I'm sick with a cold my 3 yr old brought home from preschool and chasing after both of the kids is really wearing me down. Usually by this time in the day I have the clothes done, the house cleaned, the kids bathed, and we have you usually done our morning stretches and jogged in place. But guess what none of it is done I'm just wore from the cold and chasing around. So don't work out just lay in bed and relax thats what I would do if I could. I hope you feel better.
45982
No, it is not normal.  If you are actually catching cold once a month, then you may have a compromisd immune system.  You probably are not catching cold, but are experiencing allergy flare-ups, which can mimic the symptoms of a cold.\nAll 'colds' are caused by viral infections.  Bacterial infections can be secondary with a cold (pneumonia, for example).  Colds, being viral in origin, do not respond to anti-biotics, and for that reason, anti-biotics should never be taken for a cold.  Bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, do respond to anti-biotics.  Should your doctor prescribe an anti-biotic for you, be sure to take all of the pills.  Do not stop taking them just because you feel better.
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I dont think thats something you could do by taking cold showers, body mass does make a difference when you are getting into the pool.. but I think the more you do it, the less it will matter to you being chilly\n\nYou'll get used to the feeling of chilliness.. but your body wont necesarilly adapt to it
370502
I was a track and cross-country runner - had tendonitis and continued to run. As recommended by the Athletic Trainer, I would take ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation, and maybe 30min before working out, I would ice the area, and then do a slow warm up (you dont want to run hard right after icing as the surrounding tissue and muscles are also cold). After working out, I iced again. Eventually, the tendonitis reduced and healed completely.
752668
Nope. Airborne does wonders for me when I start feeling under the weather. Maybe consider if you are taking anything else OTC or drinking something with caffeine or herbs.
261109
A cold is a virus--you CANNOT get rid of it sooner.  It will end when it runs its course.  However there are several OTC medications that can relieve the symptoms of the cold, but it doesn't end it any sooner.  If you get a cold and take medication it will be over in about a week.  If you get a cold and you DON'T take any medication it will be over in about a week.
301082
no to both a/b because when your body is sweating and after it is sweating, the cold air will cause your body to experience a sudden temperature change. so you will probably catch a cold.
645954
Some cough and cold medicine like Dayquil or Nyquil
18019
Every year, as each winter season approaches us, it gets harder and harder for people to avoid getting a cold. It never fails, just as soon as the weather changes a little and starts to turn cold, people begin to sniffle, sneeze and cough and the symptoms of the common cold begin to come around once again. \n\n\nBut before you run out to the nearest store to buy a supply of tissues, cold medicine and soup, you need to understand exactly what you are up against. Your chances of being exposed to a cold germ will increase or decrease depending on the amount of contact you have with other people and how you take care of yourself. \n\n\n \nThe cold germ is spread from person to person when someone, who is infected, sneezes or coughs into the air or on you. The airborne germ then enters someone else’s body through an orifice, like your eyes, nose or mouth. You can also catch a cold by touching something that a person who has been infected has also touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. \n\n\nThere are many things that you can do to prevent yourself from getting a cold. \n\n\n1. You should wash your hands a lot. This frequent hand washing, especially when using any anti-bacterial soap, will help you to get rid of any potential germs that you might have come into contact with. \n\n\n\n2. You should carry and use anti-bacterial hand lotion several times throughout the day. Use it especially when you cannot get to a bathroom and you know you have touched something infected or have been near an infected person. \n\n\n\n3. You should also get plenty of sleep or rest. If you are tired and fatigued, your body’s resistance decreases and you will find that you are more susceptible to colds. \n\n\nThere are many ways that you can fight a cold once you have caught one. \n\n\n1. You should eat spicy foods. Spicy hot foods will cause your body to expel mucus. When you eat these types of foods, your nose will start to run and you will begin to cough up mucus. Spicy foods work just like a natural decongestant but without side effects. This advice is good for those people who cannot take over the counter medication. \n\n\n\n2. You should drink plenty of liquids. Liquids like soup, water, juice and flat ginger ale will keep your body hydrated. This is true especially if you have a fever. During a fever, your body loses a lot of fluids. You will need to replenish what you have lost. Therefore you need to drink often throughout your illness. You should also avoid drinking any dairy drinks because the dairy will cause mucus to form and coat your throat making it very difficult for you to swallow and cough. \n\n\n\n3. You should use a vaporizer. It will keep the air that you breathe moist. If you do not have a vaporizer handy, then just crack open the windows in your home. This is very important if you have an extremely warm and dry home. Cracking the windows will have the same effects that a vaporizer has.
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Drink a lot of orange juice.  They also have cold lozenges at the pharmacy that contain zinc, they are suppose to reduce the length and symptoms of a cold.  Good luck.  Also don't over due it on the vitamin C, it can upset your stomach.
378578
Well, if you have a full blown cold already take lots of vitamin C.  You can load up on it and it will not hurt you, once you have enough in your system you will start to pee bright yellow.  Also take Nyquil before bed.  BUT at the first sign of a cold take Airborne it's the best OR if you are around someone who has a cold take Airborne so you do not get it.
72195
No.  That would actually cause you to burn less calories.  When you're cold, your body burns energy to heat you up to 37C.  When you're hot, your body has to work less to heat you to that level so you burn less calories.
389290
There is a neck-up rule. If the symptoms are above the neck, e.g. runny nose, sore throat, headache, then it's probably OK to do moderate exercise. However if you have any symptoms below the neck, including fever, aching limbs and tightness of the chest, then you should not exercise.
173708
i've spent years pushing myself to exercise when i'm sick and then i just end up feeling worse for longer. take it easy and don't feel too guilty- you'll get back to your routine soon enough. take advantage of the time you have to let your body rest.
776423
There aren't really medicines that will prevent you from getting a cold, however taking adult multivitamins, and making sure that you are eating healthy and exercises, substantially lowers your risk for getting a cold. Also making sure you wash your hands, or carry hand sanitizer with you can help. Also, avoiding people who have the cold will help too. :) Making sure your immunity is up is KEY!
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It probably won't hurt you a geat deal, but you won't be able to get a good workout and it may prolong your cold since your body needs its energy to fight the cold.  \n\nWhen you have a cold your body is already stressed, and working out will stress it more.  Instead, rest more, drink plenty of fluids - water, juice, chicken soup, hot lemon with honey all work wonders.\n\nSome people believe that extra vitamin C, echinacea, etc. help, but I go the chicken soup route.\n\nTake care of yourself!