Cough, Flu & Cold Remedies

Instructions : Seek emergency medical attention for a child with a fever over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 24 hours and is unresponsive or sluggish. Adults should seek emergency care if they have difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, or sudden dizziness or confusion. Step 1: Have a thermometer Put a thermometer into your emergency flu …

Instructions Step 1: Boost immune system Boost your immune system with vitamin C and zinc lozenges to help fight infection in your throat and reclaim your voice. TIP: Eat something before taking zinc as it can cause nausea when taken on an empty stomach. Step 2: Rest your voice Rest your voice and avoid speaking …

Instructions Step 1: Choose a thermometer Choose an oral, arm, ear, pacifier, or rectal thermometer. Purchase a digital thermometer, as they provide the most precise reading. TIP: Take your temperature when you’re feeling well to get an idea of your average. Step 2: Read directions Read the directions that come with the thermometer to understand …

Instructions : If your runny nose persists for more than 10 days, contact your doctor. Step 1: Take decongestants and antihistamines Take the directed dose of decongestant during the day and antihistamines at night. Drink plenty of fluids. Step 2: Blow your nose Keep plenty of tissues on hand so that you’re prepared when your …

Instructions Step 1: Take a decongestant or antihistamine Use a decongestant spray or a decongestant tablet. Cold viruses thrive in trapped mucus. TIP: Act quickly at the first symptoms of a cold. These include a scratchy throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Step 2: Use a mucus thinner Use over-the-counter mucus thinner to prevent nasal secretions …

Instructions Step 1: Know the risk groups Know the at-risk groups encouraged to get the vaccine: Pregnant women; anyone in close contact with children younger than six months; health care and emergency medical personnel; all people six months through 24 years of age; and people age 25 to 65 who have health conditions associated with …

Instructions Step 1: Have some tea Drink herbal tea with honey. This will bring immediate and lasting relief. Step 2: Add vapor Use a steam vaporizer or take a hot shower to moisturize your throat and lungs. TIP: Absorb the steam for at least 10 minutes for maximum effect. Step 3: Drink lots of water …

Instructions Step 1: Get lots of rest Your body is running a high temperature because of an infection, so get plenty of rest. This lets your body concentrate fully on fighting the infection. Step 2: Drink lots of fluids Drinking a lot of water – 10 8-ounce glasses a day at least when you’re sick …

Instructions Step 1: Gargle a mixture of lemon juice and salt in 8 ounces warm water for one minute every hour. It will wash away mucus and improve circulation. Step 2: Drink a tea of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and honey in a glass of hot water at least …

Instructions Step 1: Entiende la infección Entiende lo que es. La gripe porcina es una enfermedad respiratoria de cerdos causada por el virus de la gripe. Normalmente el virus no afecta a los seres humanos, pero a veces el virus se transmite a personas que tienen contacto directo con cerdos. La epidemia actual ha sido …

Instructions Step 1: Understand the infection Understand what it is. Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by the influenza virus. Usually the virus does not infect humans, but transmission can sometimes occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs. The current outbreak has been caused by human-to-human transmission. Step 2: Understand how …

Instructions Step 1: Inhale steam Go into the bathroom, close the door, and draw a hot bath or shower. When the room is filled with steam, inhale deeply. Or boil a pot of water, put a towel over your head, and lean over the pot, keeping your head about 6 inches above it. Then, inhale …

Instructions : If you suffer from chronic nose bleeds, nasal polyps, or a deviated septum, talk to a health care provider to make sure using a neti pot won’t make your condition worse. Step 1: Purchase a neti pot Purchase a neti pot. They are available online or at health food stores and are usually …

Instructions Step 1: Get lots of rest Get lots of rest. Don’t try to work out, and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night. TIP: Don’t worsen your situation—and get others sick—by going out or going to work. Step 2: Take Vitamin C Take in lots of vitamin C with …

Instructions : Never take an infant’s temperature by mouth. Step 1: Check that you can breathe through nose Check to confirm that you can breathe through your nose. If not, you cannot get an accurate oral reading. Step 2: Turn thermometer on Turn the thermometer on according to your thermometer’s instructions. Step 3: Slip tip …

Instructions : Consult your physician before taking any over-the-counter vitamins or medication and before getting a flu shot. Step 1: Get flu shot Get a flu shot in October, November, or December. Local pharmacies, schools, and hospitals—and maybe even your school or workplace—will announce when they’re offering them each season. TIP: Check online to determine …

Instructions Step 1: Read thermometer’s instructions Read the thermometer’s instructions and note any special characteristics. Step 2: Check ear for wax Look in the ear that you’re planning to check—if there is too much wax in it, it won’t be able to get a good reading, and you’ll need to try the other ear or …