Summer Colds

I have a summer cold and it’s the pits!  I’m hoarse and can barely talk (maybe that’s a good thing).  I have a cough and a sore throat.  I can’t breath through my nose.  I’m just miserable!

But what to do for a summer cold, any cold for that matter?

Drink plenty of fluids.  I do that already.  I’m currently drinking a mixture of green tea, peppermint tea, echinecea, ginger, lime juice and honey. 

Will it do anything?  I don’t know, but my throat feels better.  It helps loosen up the chest congestion, at least for a little while.

Take acetaminophen.  Yep, do that too, especially when I feel achy.

Get plenty of rest.  I try, but not always possible.  I work nights.  Sleeping during the day is chaotic at best.

Colds are caused by a virus and usually last about 2 weeks.  I’ve got about a week and a half to go.   I sure wish there was a magic pill I could take and be instantly cured.  I so hate being sick!