cold remedies

[dolallymum]

I'm full of cold. A part from paracetamol, what else could I try taking as paracetamol is not helping it?

[addictedtosugar]

Rest, hot honey and lemon.
Its miserable being ill and pregnant.

Hope your feeling better soon

[Noodledoodledoo]

Vicks vapour rub is ok if you arent breast feeding. Also I found Boots nasal decongestant spray was ok. Had hideous head cold that lasted 10 days so frustrating as would have killed it with Daynurse in about 4 days normally! I spent ages reading packets! Also a menthol steam inhalation was ok'ed by midwife.

[dolallymum]

Thank you. The hot honey & lemon is helping ease my throat, sick of the chesty cough though.
I'll give Vicks a try and the menthol inhalator over the next few days too.

[TwigletFiend]

Bowl of hot water with a couple of drops of eucalyptus essential oil in. Sit with the bowl at arm's length with a towel covering you and bowl and breathe in the steam for 10 minutes or so, no longer.

[squizita]

You can take mentholated sweets and also steam with olbas oil in (breathed in).