Make this Cough Go Away!

The word is, that there's a cough going around, a hacking, annoying, congested type of cough(associated with a cold). I am experiencing it first hand. Symptoms: cough, pain in lung area, and congestion. I have had it for 2 days, and I want it gone! My remedies: hot tea, chicken soup, and vitamin D. My 2 year old has this cough as well, this is his 6th day- I spoke with his doctors office yesterday, and here's what they had to say "No cough medicine, use a vaporizer in his room, and saline nose drops. Unless he has a fever or is not sleeping, there is no need to bring him in." Well thank goodness he doesn't have a fever, the cost of a "sick visit": $65.

OK, so that is the advice for a toddler, here's what an adult can do, it really is quite similar:

• It is safe to take cough medicines, just check the labels, and talk to the pharmacist
• Use a vaporizer, or cool mist humidifier
• Use saline nose drops
• Rest
• If you have a fever for more than 48 hours, see a doctor (if you don't have insurance, call around to get the lowest sick visit fee)

Remember: The average cold lasts 1-2 weeks! So be patient. Wash hands, and avoid spreading germs to others.

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*If you have any questions regarding your health, call your physicians office, they may be able to help you over the phone.