How can I get rid of my head cold that's turning into a chest cold?!
Question: About 5 days about I started getting symptoms of a head cold, each day it's gotten worse, even though I'm taking medicines. Today it's starting to feel like more of a chest cold then a head cold and I'm feeling really drained of energy. How can I finally get rid of this cold? I'm tired of feeling miserable!
Answers: About 5 days about I started getting symptoms of a head cold, each day it's gotten worse, even though I'm taking medicines. Today it's starting to feel like more of a chest cold then a head cold and I'm feeling really drained of energy. How can I finally get rid of this cold? I'm tired of feeling miserable!
Don't use antibiotics, they work on baterial infections not viral, and chest/head colds are viral. Try using a decongestant/expectorant cold medicine to start with. You may want to attempt breathing in steam vapors (for the best result hit up a sauna!)
Don't forget to keep your fluid intake at a high level, if you get dehydrated, that's going to slow the process of getting rid of a cold. Keep your body hydrated and those white blood cells will have an easier time doing their job!
You should also keep a steady diet high in vitamins and protein going, even if you don't feel hungry. The more fuel your body has, the better it will work.
Vicks vapo rub or some apple cider vinegar on the chest will help to loosen the congestion in the chest area, try using one of those in coordination with a steam treatment.
Get Well Soon!
ZICAM and antibiotics if its already in your chest.