how should an athlete treat a common cold.?
481493
same as a non athletes.. fluids.. rest.. vitamins and wait it out.. :p
3016
The best way to fight a cold would be to drink some orange juice,or just get alot of vitamin c. It works for me. Hopes it works for you.
388647
You may not have a cold, my friend. You may have allergies. Get an allergy test, to make certain. Because if you have any allergies, which is likely, there are a number of medications to take. If it is a virus of some sort, do all the natural things that you can; take in 1000mg of vitamin C, daily; eat a balanced diet; take a multi-vitamin; keep your feet warm; clean your living space regularly (vacuum, disinfect washrooms and kitchen); exercise; make an effort to rest and sleep enough. If you do this consistently, you should be healthy. Other wise, consult as many physicians as you can until you find a solution.
180542
You don't treat a cold with antibiotics. Please, don't put your health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
878085
This is the age old question, how to get rid of the common cold? I still don't think there is a 'for sure' answer for this but, I'd start with a cold pack, such as, NyQuil or Sudephed Cold etc..  You also need to boost your immune system.   Drink lots of water, of course, and take about 1000 mg of vitamin C with echinacea every four hours.  Try gargling with                \nwarm salt water every hour for your throat.  Good luck with that, and God bless.
121972
There is no cure for a cold, but there are some things you can do to ease the symptoms so you can get on your feet faster.\n\nI drinks lots of Orange juice and take zinc. I find a daytime cold medicine during the day alieviates alot of the symptoms and use a night time cold medication at night so I can get as good a nites sleep as possible.\n\nPlan at least 1-2 days of complete rest to start off though to help prevent any relapse.
55814
The thing about the common cold (rhinovirus) is that we have no natural immunity to its various strains, we simply need to fight each new strain as it comes along.  Over-the-counter medicines DO NOT FIGHT your cold, they simply make your symptoms easier to handle while your body does the work.  For me, I say, this takes too long and is unnecessary.  There must be a way to supplement our body's natural defenses, to aid our body in its fight against this virus.\n\nRecently, to prevent catching colds over and over again from my 350 kids at school, I started taking large doses of vitamin-C.  This is one of those "who knows if this really does anything" kind of preventions/cures, but I really think it's helpful.  I recommend Emergen-C which comes in little packets that you dissolve in water - it is jam-packed with vitamins and whatnot to help aid your immunity.\n\nAlso, I know homeopathic remedies get a lot of flak.  But I have to say - just because the FDA hasn't run a test on these drugs doesn't mean they're not effective.  A lot of homeopathic remedies come from herbs and plants, just as most medicines championed by the FDA (aspirin, for one, which is made from treebark) are also "herbal".\n\nLook for a remedy called "Umcka" made by the company Nature's Way.  (Check a nutrition or vitamin shop in the homeopathic section).  This is a liquid (drops) made of a plant found in South Africa, and I SWEAR it begins working instantly, as soon as you start dosing.  My school nurse recommended it to me and I soon learned that one of my seventh graders - who is NEVER out sick mind you - also swears by the stuff.\n\nI couldn't get rid of an upper respiratory infection (viral, basically a chest cold) and as soon as I started taking Umcka my cough cleared up and a couple days later I was perfect.  Now when I feel the colds creeping, I dose vitamin-C and start taking Umcka.  So far I've been cold free!  That's not easy in a school full of kids!\n\nGood luck.  Enjoy your trip.
1177356
There is a condition called "water on the knee". It should get better with cold packs and rest
852999
colds are viral and last about 7-14 days in general and there is no cure.\n\ni just had one and i still have a little bit of it hanging on and mine lasted over 2 weeks!!\n\nbest thing to do is just tough it out and treat the symptoms.\n\ndayquil during the day and nyquil at nite works best for me (and sounds like you are already doing that). you can also try these things\n\n-put a warm mist humidifier in your room while you sleep. this wil help keep the air moist which helps loosen nasal and chest congestion and also keeps your nose and throat from drying out, making it easier for you to breathe\n\n-suck on ice cubes or candy for a sore throat\n-drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration (water is best)\n-rest as much as possible-sleep is the best medicine out there\n\nit will take some time but you will start to feel better-trust me!!
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The best way to fight a cold is by drinking Alot of fluids, mainly water.  Your body uses white blood cells to fight off the cold germ.  Once the white blood cells have exhausted their usefulness, they need to be flushed along with the germ that they have eradicated.\n\nDrink alot of fluids, alot of water and supplement your body with Vitamin C.  Hope you fell better.
231461
Start taking a zinc supplement as soon as you realize you are getting a cold.  Drink lots of water and juice with vitamin c.  If you are congested, you can take decongestants in the form of cold pills and drink warm liquids like chicken broth to help break up the mucus.  Make sure you are washing your hands often (20 seconds of lathering and rinse under warm water) and after you blow your nose or cough - if you are constantly blowing you can use some Purell to sanitize your hands, but you should still wash them with good old soap and warm water before you touch your face/eyes/mouth or eat.  Get plenty of rest.  Once you are better, continue to wash your hands often -as this is the best defense against getting sick.  I hope you feel better soon.
676617
That is such a major surgery that i would be carefull taking any advice from the internet. It's not the common cold question. you should ask your physician who will probably make that determination based on your individual case. People heal at different rates. It probably wouldn't be wise to base your actions on someone elses experience. Especially not knowing their health background and such. I'm sure if you called your doctor tomorrow then he/she will be able to tell you.
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I have suggested many of the following natural treaments for cold with great success. \n\nAmp up on Vitamin C and Zinc. Drink a glass of hot green tea with Echinacea and Honey in the morning.\n\nEat only fruits and vegatables during the day plus avoid mucous creating foods such as milk, bread and cheese. Fast from eating meat as your digestive system needs to be ridding itself of toxins and meat will slow down the process. Avoid refined sugar in sugary drinks.\n\nAdd a tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and one or two drops of wild oregeno oil to a glass of apple juice, pomogranete juice or grape juice three times a day. Add cayenne if you have mucous in your chest, eyes, ears, nose or throat. Drink six glasses of distilled water each day. Drink three glasses of clean water with 1/4 tablespoon of unrefined sea salt.\n\nDrink a glass of hot Green tea with Echinacea and Honey in the evening with Camomile and take a hot bath before you go to bed. Sit in a bathtub with hot water. Add a cup of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon cayenne. Sweat out the toxins and go to sleep.\n\nAll sickness comes from the gut. By alkalizing your body and cleansing you will not only cure your cold but also give your body, gut, and skin a wonderful treat.\nSource(s):
25692
1.Get rest. 2.drink lots of fluid water or tea is best. 3. chicken soup is great for colds and get some sleeeeeeeeeepppppppppp.
497991
Only rest and patience seems to help. Despite some doctors will provide antibiotics, it doesn't always help since the common cold is usually a virus. Drink a lot of water to keep from getting dehydrated and it help flush your body. Good Luck.
13142
A "cold" is usually a viral infection.  These take about 3-5 days to be recovered from.  The best way to help your immune system get the job done is to have lots of rest, drink lots of fluids, especially water and just take care of yourself by not exposing yourself to other sick people so you don't get a second infection at the same time... which can and does happen often.
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take lots of vitamin c to boost your immune system, and zinc will help your cold go away a little faster. coldeeze drops work very well, and ive heard that Zicam swabs work great too but i havent tried them.\nother than that, just drink lots of fluids, get lots of rest, and take some cold medicine to relieve your symptoms. \nhope you feel better soon!