How to get rid of a cold fast? - eviltoast

I am going on holiday in 3 days and of course my body decided a couple days ago to catch a cold…right before my long awaited holiday!!

Any tips on how to get rid of it asap? Speed up the recovery somehow?

I have flu/cold medicine with paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride, however I have stopped taking it after 2 doses (of two capsules each) so I can allow my body to do what it needs with no obstruction before I go away…

I am resting (sleeping until I feel rested. I have free days before the holiday so can sleep as much as I need), eating light meals, plenty of drinks and soothers for the dry/sore throat

Does taking medicine to relieve symptoms prolong the actual healing process? Or am I suffering for no reason right now?

Please, any help is appreciated, I’m desperate here 🙏🙏

  • arc@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    I do have a slight fever (I think), it comes and goes. It’s not intense at all. but right now my forehead seems to be normal temp, no idea if that’s because I’m using my own hand though lol

    I think I’ll let it run it’s course and then start the medicine closer to the day