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Posted 11/21/2016 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
My immune system is fighting off a cold. Sore throat, yellow flem nasal congestion, muscle aches etc. do I ease back on abx during this illness? I'm actually excited to be sick but also afraid I may land in the er if something goes wrong. What are some natural immune boosters I should take?
Posted 11/21/2016 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no, Azeril!! I'm so sorry!

You can add in things like Echinacea, or a mushroom blend designed to build immune function (I think these usually have cordyceps mushroom in them. Here is a good article that may also prove to be useful as well:

/theherbalacademy.com/8-herbal-home-remedies-for-colds-and-flu/
Posted 11/21/2016 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Lots of liquid to keep the phlegm loose. You want to keep that mucous moving and not get stagnate and create an infection. Steam showers, neti pot and even drinking warm drinks putas steam under your nose.

For the sore throat, you cannot beat gargling with warm salt water.

Hope you feel better.

I have no clue about antibiotic usage. I think you should call your LLMD and ask.
Posted 11/21/2016 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Abx are of no use for a virus, which is what colds and flues are. Bacterial infections can happen later for some though.

I forgot to add, make some chicken soup! It's actually been studied and even the smell of it cooking helps get the body into a better place to heal - then eating it helps as well.

www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/chicken-soup-and-recipes-for-cold#1


www.cbsnews.com/news/chicken-soup-for-colds-and-flu-does-it-really-help/
Posted 11/21/2016 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
I think AzerilA was asking if the antibiotics that are taken for lyme should be eased off while fighting this cold.
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