How to Fight a Cold Fast

Oh, no! It feels like you're getting a cold and you want to fight a cold fast--before it grabs hold of you and eats up your sick days! While there is no proven method for stopping a cold entirely, there is anecdotal evidence that some things may stop a cold fast, right in its viral tracks. If they don't outright stop it, at the very least, the severity of the cold is likely to be less.

Things You'll Need

• Emergen-C
• Zinc Lozenges
• Positive attitude
• Plenty of water
• Allergy medicine, such as Zyrtec

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Instructions

• 1

  If you feel a cold coming on, the first thing you should do is take some Emergen-C. Many people swear that this mega-dose of vitamins, primarily vitamin C, will fight a cold fast.

• 2

  Also, if you start to develop a drippy nose, take some allergy medicine, such as Zyrtec. It can stop some of the drainage that might otherwise give you a sore throat or congestion. If you do develop a cold, take it the entire time as it will alleviate the symptoms.

• 3

  Fight a cold fast by taking zinc lozenges. You can also try some enchinecea, which is a popular cold remedy/preventative.

• 4

  Get some Listerine or other oral disinfectant and gargle with it per the instructions on the package. This will fight a cold fast by stopping the proliferation of viruses and bacteria.

• 5

  Fight a cold by immediately eliminating all sources of junk food in your diet. Give your body something to work with.

• 6

  Fight a cold fast by getting in the right mindset. Sometimes, just deciding that you are not going to let a cold lay you low can stop the cold from developing. Telling yourself that you are sick can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

• 7

  Get enough sleep. If you want to fight a cold fast, partying and skimping on the sleep will sabotage your efforts.