Debunking Medical Myths - The Common Cold

[ih8suvz]

Day 2 of the cold. Sucks.

[zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

So how do I get rid of it

[themiddleman009]

I have a cold

[axnasia1]

Fever, cold, cough. Ugh it sucks

[shinichiBLUE]

i have the hots

[cuddleb0t]

I have a cold right now , too : /

[ben9DB]

Got the sniffles but not a full blown cold :/

[laubeatz]

i have a cold now ;(

[PanzerMold]

I have a cold

[tomsalazar2010]

5th day of this cold.

[wolfyd33]

i have the cold, damn you bacteria and viruses!

[JacktheSmack]

11th day of this cold. Ugh

[stevostevie]

5th day of a really bad cold...

[MissDYay]

FML I HATE BEING SICK

[windsorbays]

I have a cold :(

[blcdfblcdf]

damn i always get sick on the weekend... rather get it on a weekday, then i could miss school :D

[jeffmhorner]

im on day 2 of a bad cold

[Nonfixion80]

I have a cold

[TRISTAN1095]

2 weeks for me it lasts a 2 days

[TheSmokepig]

i have a cold

[99waterlife]

yo tengo un grippe

[nlikos2007]

i had a cold. But not really died.

[xprofessorelliot]

I'm so damn lucky I don't have a cold!

Being sick really sucks.

Jk, im not trying to be a douche

[Rikku017]

I haaaaaaaaaate being sick!!

[BunnaySango]

Another fun fact, is that antibacterial products are part of the cause of bacterial resistance. Obsession with killing germs and abuse of antibiotics has made bacteria more resistant. By killing off the non resistant bacteria, we leave less competition for the resistant bacteria and allow it to flourish. Think about that next time you see a Clorox commercial.

[BunnaySango]

Another myth is that sanitizing everything will prevent disease. This is simply not the case, in fact it will cause your immune system to be weakened and therefore make you MORE likely to get sick. I haven't gotten a cold or flu in years, and if I do get a cold, symptoms are very mild and last only a few days. I use keyboards all day long without washing my hands, and I spend a lot of time in dirty places. The only time I wash my hands if they're dirty or I've used the toilet.

[nwoisnow]

i have a bad cold maybe swine fu lol

[silentd0ct3r]

i have a cold

[Belllla16]

i have a colldd.. ugh

[styxman09]

i have a cold

[autofied]

nothing I hate more than getting stuck with a cold. I try my best to avoid people who are sneezing and coughing. Germs can really spread so easily. Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissues gives you some ease of mind during flu season too since they trap and kill blue bugs within 15 minutes of using it

[kcwlf29]

echinacea works great for me and a really hot shower clears my head. Stay away from Sugar! Sugar promotes bacteria growth, so Gatorade or Powerade is not a good idea. Water is your best bet!

[andygavin]

What about "Johnson C, Eccles R. (2005) Acute cooling of the feet and the onset of common cold symptoms."? Which appears to show chilling does increase the likelyhood of catching a cold.

[alenasavoy]

i have a cold too and i'm pregnant

[Westonci]

i have a cold

[jamie6747]

i have a cold

[huss11]

i have a cold

[cjb1921987]

What if you already have a cold? What do you do then?

[imanerd36]

That is the age old questions.

*Warm fluids (Like soup, tea(Lemon juice and honey in tea are always good)).

*Lot's of rest.

*Drink a sports drink (such as Gatoraid or Poweraid) to replenish electrolytes.

*And use keep hand clean so you don't infect others.

[cjb1921987]

Thanks, but I am feeling better now anyway. Good tips though!