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01-20-2009, 09:51 AM
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Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine
I grew up using very little over-the-counter cold medicine when I had a cold or flu. My mom, who has taught pharmacology (among other things) told me they were not really effective with viral infections. Confronted with my husband's family and their emphasis on drugs to "treat" these things, I decided to take nothing for granted, and research it myself.
Mom was right. Figures. Here's one of the easier-to-understand pages regarding over-the-counter medicine. The conclusion? Give the child fluids and use a humidifier. Now, this isn't to say that the few times I've had OTC cold medicine, it hasn't felt good going down. A thick liquid always feels better on the throat. But then, so did hot chocolate. :P
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01-20-2009, 12:09 PM
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I agree.
 Not much you can do for a cold. I'm anti-meds myself and only use them when my child needs it to sleep/breathe. I don't medicate during the day - I just wipe wipe wipe the snot. 
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01-20-2009, 12:14 PM
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My mom wasn't a big medicine person either. And I find that I only do if necessary, with myself and kids. cold medicine might make you feel better, but they don't help you get better, KWIM? I'd rather sleep the day and give my body the rest it needs.
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01-20-2009, 04:52 PM
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humidifiers and a bouncy seat have helped Arwyn a lot
I agree with Lacey - I'll sometimes medicate (my eldest) at night time if it will help her, but during the day she suffers like I do 
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