I have a cold, what should I do ?
968736
A lot of water, tylinal, rest, Vick's, tissues, steam bath, eat enough, maybe skipping school for about 1 or 2 days would help, Vitamin C, take aspirin, pain relievers. \n\n~Hope this helps!~
14324
stay home and get plenty of rest.Also cold medicines work....O.K.
509817
Take Thera Flu and NyQuil, drink your fluids, get plenty of rest, take a Ibprofen for your fever
404954
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!
445603
Go to work.  You might need the sick day later on...
903571
Lots of Vitamin C - lemons in warm water with honey or just plain vitamin C pill\n\nYou can try Zicam it is supposed to shorten the cold\n\nhttp://www.zicam.com/\n\nIt worked for me
183399
Take plenty of vitamin C - orange juice, oranges, bell pepper\n\nChicken soup.\n\nGet as much rest as possible.\n\nBe careful about going to the doctor and getting antibiotics. this just decreases your resistance for the next time you get a cold.
706433
Get yourself an electric blanket and wrap your self up in that. I have done that. It puts me to sleep every-time. BUT, if your talking about your cold all the time 24/7 then your blood-pressure may be low; for which you'll need to see a doctor.
862628
Get a shot glass full of whisky(any kind, like rum), add taplespoon or two of lemon juice, tablespoon of honey, stir it up, heat in microwave till warm but not hot, drink it down before bedtime.  That's what I take when I'm really sick.
76748
The best answer is, of course, see a doctor. Do you smoke? If so, cutting back or quitting might help. If not, try the steam approach. Get a large bowl of hot, hot water and sit directly over it with a towel on your head. You could also try taking vitamins(if you're not already), starting with a multivitamin, vitamin C, echinacea and goldenseal, and vitamin E. Be sure to follow the directions about how much to take of all of these though.These just help boost your immune system and fight off possible infection. BUT, most importantly, see your doctor. It could be something more serious than a cold or flu.
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.
1075804
What else is going on in your life?  I find I get sick when I am under too much pressure and I need a rest - my body makes one for me.  If it lasts too long, I either really needed it, or the other obstacles are taking longer in my life for me to deal with.\n\nRemember, there is time enough for everything.  Peace is paramount!  Get lots of rest and make yourself happy - indulge in a novel, watch movies all day, eat your favorite chocolates while you play computer games all day long - do what you never have the time to relax and do.  \n\nIf after 2 or 3 days of that you are not feeling better, then you should see someone.  Besides, while most people get over a cold in 7 days, it actually takes 10 - 14 days to completely recover from it, in most cases.
451617
Colds are symptoms that occur due to a viral infection and there are over 250 different viruses that are known to cause the common cold. There are a few somewhat effective anti-viral medications out there, like Tamaflu, but generally they won't be perscribed for colds due to the limited supply.\n\nThere is really no "quick" fix for a cold. Like most viral infections, your body can and will fight them off, but it will take time. You can do a few things to lessen the symptoms, though.\n\nYou'll want to drink plenty of water (not soda, not coffee, not sports drinks... WATER) to prevent dehydration. Nasal decongestants can help by shrinking the swollen mucous membranes in the nose, making it easier to breathe. Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the duration of colds in some studies. Echinachea and Zinc are other popular cold remedy choices, but studies have shown that they are ineffective and provide nothing more than a placebo.\n\nThe best way to get rid of a cold is to never get one in the first place! Wash your hands regularly, keep your hands away from your mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth), and wipe down keyboards, phones, and other shared items with Chlorox wipes or other disinfectants availible on the market.
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!!
351621
jab yourself in the eye with a pencil.. just kidding.. but seriously.. if u are sick then just say so.. and tell what is wrong with u.. of course this does not mean u get to eat nachos and watch porn all day.. that is my job.. just rest and take it easy and u will be better in a jiffy
791502
Take it easy today.. Drink a LOT of liquids.  I would suggest tea with honey.  Green tea is the best if you feel like you are getting sick.  if your sinuses are acting up sit in the shower so that the steam can losen it up (nasty I know but it works)  Stay warm, keep covered up and drink lots.  \n\nHope you feel better.
755544
Get a shot of whisky(any kind), put about 2 tablespoons of honey in it, about a teaspoon or two of lemon juice, mix it up and heat in microwave, about 15 seconds to warm then drink.  This mixture is good also if you have the flu or a  cold.