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PostPosted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:07 pm


Jestina wrote
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Congestion cure


I've never actually tried the head-under the towel steam decongestant but it makes sense.
How it works is, the change in temperature makes the 'cilia' like hairs more active and helps the body expel the excess mucus.
You may notice your nose gets more 'leaky' when you go indoors on a cooler day. It's the same concept.
The steam helps thin the mucus.
So taking warm showers can also help.
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:25 am


Some tasks to do when ill:

- stay hydrated a high fever makes your body lose water, but dehydration makes your fever rise. It's an awful cycle. Use warm liquids to ease congestion and loosen phlegm in the chest and nose

- Don't lie down too much your sinuses can't drain properly when horizontal. Try sitting up or propping yourself with pillows, or even changing position occasionally to help sinuses drain.

- acetaminophen (tylenol) or ibuprofen (advil) Try to avoid drugs that mix cough suppressants and acetaminophen and decongestants. A common cause of acetaminophen overdose is using combo products. take everything seperately so you can monitor your intake.

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