I sat under an AC this weekend and found myself sick! I mean body aches, sniffing, blowing, coughing, fever, all that! I never thought I’d catch a cold in 80-90 degree weather, but I did! It’s common so no need for alarm
What’s the difference between a summer cold and a winter cold? Nothing really. It’s how you receive it and how you care for it.
So what do you do when you catch a summer cold?
- Take extra vitamin C at the onset of a summer cold and throughout the illness. Vitamin C boosts the immune system, making it better able to fight off the nasty virus causing your misery.
- Drink plenty of water. Water will help you stay hydrated during your bout with a summer cold.
- Take over the counter medication as needed, but, like the nasal spray, don’t overdo this medication. Taking medications like Sudafed or Tylenol Cold will help alleviate the symptoms, but don’t mistake this for the summer cold going away. It’s not gone, so don’t be surprised when your symptoms return after the medication wears off.
- Suck on cough drops to ease the pain in your throat. The nastier they taste, the better they work, generally.
More health tips for whatever season:
Is It A Cold Or The Flu
How to Kick a Summer Cold!!
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