Does Zicam work at making colds last shorter (people who have tried it)?!
Question:
Does Zicam work at making colds last shorter (people who have tried it)?
Anybody try it and have someone not try it and have you compared results.
Answers:
I use Zicam nasal swabs, no taste, lol. I find it works well to shorten the duration and severity of any cold. Remember colds are caused by a variety of "rhino viruses" and zinc, the primary ingredient in Zicam blocks replication of viral RNA, so when you apply it directly to the source of infection, the nasal mucosa, you really do affect the viruses there. Be sure to follow the instructions, do not insert the swabs too far or it can burn a bit, won't hurt you, but it's uncomfortable. If you have a great deal of burning and swelling, don't use it again, some few people have had allergic reactions. I also use Zicam on a regular basis to help me avoid getting colds, I haven't actually had a cold in three years as a result.