I think i feel a cold coming on?!

I think i feel a cold coming on?

my throat feels a bit scratchy and i feel a bit sniffly. i'm going on holiday in a couple of days so i dont want to be sick. how can i prevent a cold before it gets any worse?

2 weeks ago
thanks for your answers everybody.
i thought i had a cold but now i realise that it's hayfever =(

I don't think you can prevent it, but you can reduce the symptoms - lots of fluids, lots of hot drinks (hot honey and lemon), and batter it with lots of echinacea, vitamin C and zinc! also if you've got the chance, fill a big bowl with boiled water and add some drops of olbas oil, chuck a towel over your head and inhale the steam - it'll really help to clear out your chest.

And lots of Beechams Flu Plus!

If your symptoms come out on holiday, you'll need to avoid swimming - it sucks but you'll only give it to everyone else! Once things settle down you should be OK to swim.