• 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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