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3 Ways To Stay Flu-Free
Posted on March 2, 2010 12:00 am by Esther Crain, US Writer
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We're all too familiar with the aches and pains that come with the common flu. If you're especially sensitive to the changes in the weather or temperature, you need to know how to stop your sniffles in their tracks. Avoid all that sneezing and wheezing with these tips:
1. An antihistamine may be helpful if you have drainage, which is either a runny nose, post-nasal drip, or itchy watery eyes. Most OTC (over the counter) antihistamines often make people drowsy and also make secretions thick, which can be a problem for people with asthma. Ask your MD which meds are best for you.
2. Once you've got it, pop an OTC painkiller or ask your doctor for a painkiller prescription, which will make aches feel less severe. Get as much rest as you can, drink liquids to stay hydrated, and eat right to keep your immune system in fighting form.
3. If OTCs aren't for you, try using salt water or a saline solution to clear congestion. Taking hot, steamy showers can also help clear your nasal passages.
Sources: www.familyresource.com, my.webmd.com
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13. What I need especially with the erratic weather.
March 19, 2010 at 10:09 pm report abuse -
12. wow ok un ah hot steamy shower! I do that!
March 15, 2010 at 12:26 am report abuse -
11. I always take Vitamins in the morning and before i sleep.. but my sister told me that even i take a 1000mg. only 30mg of every vitamin will be absorb my our body..hmmm true kaya ito? so yung 1000mg ko less 60mg (30mg per 500mg) equals 940mg is wasted??
March 12, 2010 at 06:21 pm report abuse -
10. i always take vitamins kasi madali ako mahawa ng sipon and it will last for 3-7 days
March 12, 2010 at 12:33 am report abuse -
9. I always make sure that I take my vitamins everyday.
March 10, 2010 at 07:13 am report abuse -
8. korek! bawal magkasakit.. that's why im takin' my vitamins daily. :)
March 06, 2010 at 07:27 pm report abuse -
7. 7. Bawal magkasakit!
March 05, 2010 at 11:04 am report abuse -
6. its still important to have a healthy lifestyle...
March 02, 2010 at 03:46 pm report abuse -
cweesy5. How timely! Thanks, Cosmo! Feeling ko magkakasakit ako! I also gargle salt water when my throat's sore.
March 02, 2010 at 12:36 pm report abuse -
4. im not sakitin but il definitely keep this in mind...
March 02, 2010 at 10:48 am report abuse -
3. kagagaling ko lang sa flu. sad. thanks for the tips. will remember this.=)
March 02, 2010 at 09:52 am report abuse -
2. Nice tips lalo na ako may asthma & sinusitis. D ko pa na try yung antihistamine.
March 02, 2010 at 12:31 am report abuse -
1. thanks for sharing these tips ;)
March 02, 2010 at 12:02 am report abuse
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