Flu/Cold Tips?

[theelziebub]

Hi all,

Does anyone know a quick cure for a cold/flu? Or any way to get rid of the sore redness around your nose from blowing it?

I've just been hit with a nasty cold and I want rid, like yesterday lol!!! If anyone could help me out I'd be really grateful!

Cheers xox

[Lonnie]

Spirits kill germs, so a good tot of Scotch just before bed shoould do it.

[skyep]

theel - I have just managed to divert a heavy cold. I bought 'Superdrug's' own brand Max Strenghth Cold & Flu Capsules, they really have been very good. Wrap up in lot's of layers including a soft scarf for round your neck. Try not to have the heating in your home to high, it just drys your throat & nose out. Have you got any vaseline in the house? After you blow your nose, smear a little vaseline on the end of your nose each time, stops you getting that sore nose. Hope you feel better soon!

[RATTER15]

firstly, there is no cure!! just keep warm and try Lemsip, it does ease the symptoms and plenty of moisturizer will help with the red nose thing.

Hope you feel better soon!!

[mrs_overall]

This advice is too late for you but may be worth bearing in mind for next time. I only ever use Kleenex Balsam tissues when I have a cold - they really do stop my nose from getting sore no matter how many times I blow it.
At the first hint of a cold (usually that strange itch at the back of my nose or throat) I use Vicks First Defence nasal spray. I was really sceptical when it first came on the market but it really does work and stops a cold dead in its tracks.
I hope you feel better soon!

[originalang]

My sincere sympathies, I know how you feel, woke up early full of cold, only warning was I sneezed twice yesterday. Hope you soon feel better!

[kwicky]

I find 'contact 400' are brilliant but can only be bought through the pharmacy and not from supermarket shelves.

[naomi24]

Soluble aspirin. Brilliant - and good as a gargle for sore throats too.

[megan07]

Hi theelziebub i fined lemsip-max for cold & flu or beechams cold & flu do the job and for your nose ( as long as your skin is not broken ) a dollop of vicks vaporub and put some vicks on your chest and your back . also a nice mug of hot soup and if like me you can not stay in bed get your quilt down and snuggle in and some cough sweets to suck on remember their is paracetamol in these flu remedies wishing you well love megan

[mifta]

You could try HAPPINOSE for your sore nose. It is like vaseline but has a bit of menthol in it.