- ANTIBIOTICS:
- doxycycline, take right after eating
- ondansetron, for anti-nausea, take right before eating
- COLD CARE:
- epsom salt baths
- sudafed- for opening up nasal passages when stuffed up
- mucinex- for thinning mucus, makes it easier to blow nose
- humidifier, make sure to clean out every night to avoid bacteria growth
- beekeeper's naturals throat propolis spray, avoid afrin and other nose and throat sprays
- panera passion papaya green tea- keeps you hydrated and soothes sore throat
- warm baths + warm wet washcloth held over face to breathe in steam
- aquaphor healing balm stick- keep on nightstand, to roll on irritated skin around nose
- heating pad- good for earaches and tender lymph nodes
- ibuprofen- helps with inflammation, use for sore throat and headache
- puffs plus lotion tissues- not as irritating to skin, avoid the vicks tissues, they burn skin
- benzonatate, cough suppressant pearl capsules, take 2
- sleep as much as possible
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