I can’t take a lot of cold medicines, but I wish I was unconscious right now.

What makes you feel better in this situation? Hot showers? Whiskey? Soup? Watching that comfort movie your mom put on when you were a kid?

  • Venator@lemmy.nz
    6·
    4 hours ago

    Probably double check with your doctor before drinking alcohol if you’re not allowed to take other drugs, as alcohol is also a drug.

    I’d recommend soup and other hot drinks like tea or hot water with honey and lemon.

    Also gargling salt water or iodine gargle or mouthwash can help a lot if you have a sore throat, or even better is sore throat spray with topical anti-inflammation such as Benzydamine, but I guess maybe check that with your doctor too 🤷

    • celeste@kbin.earthOP
      2·
      3 hours ago

      I think it’s an NSAID? That’s a “use with caution” situation, then. The salt water gargle is something I forgot about. I’m glad I posted this question. It’s reminding me of all the stuff that’s helped before in case the coughing gets worse.