Common Cold: Use the Ex-Boyfriend Remedy!

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How many times in a year do you contract a common cold? :sneezing_face:

For me, it’s almost routine when it comes to illnesses :face_with_thermometer: . For some, it may be seasonal, linked to allergies, or simply spread through close contact at home, school, or the workplace.

The common cold is an infection affecting the nose, sinuses, throat, and windpipe. More than 200 different viruses are responsible. There’s no permanent cure, but symptoms usually resolve within 3 to 7 days.

Disclaimer: If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare provider :stethoscope: .

People like me often ignore these illnesses and end up being carriers for longer than needed, all the while complaining about symptoms that keep lingering :roll_eyes: .

So, What are the Symptoms of the Common Cold?

  1. Runny nose

  2. Sneezing

  3. Nasal congestion (stuffiness)

  4. Sore throat

  5. Coughing

  6. Headache

Symptoms usually appear a few days after exposure and can last for like 10-14 days.

How to Cure this Common Cold? :thinking:

If asked, AI would recommend rest, staying hydrated, using humidifiers, and taking pain relievers. But let’s be honest—who has time for all that when deadlines loom and work never stops? :alarm_clock:

Here’s an alternative: try the Ex-Boyfriend Remedy! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

Not exactly a cure, but this method can relieve symptoms fairly quickly. It works only if done consistently: dose yourself three times a day for three days. (Doing it just once a day won’t cut it!)

  1. GARGLES: Warm saltwater gargles are preferred, but if you’re lazy (like me), you can use Listerine. It’s nearly as effective.

  2. COUGH SYRUPS: Try Adusol (pleasant taste), Koflet (doesn’t cause drowsiness, ideal for daytime use), or Bendryle (makes you sleepy, so take it at night before 11 pm on workdays).

  3. LOZENGES: Use as needed. Recommended brands include Koflet, Strepsils, Cofsils, and Vicks Double Power. Use multiple times a day.

  4. NASAL SPRAY: For severe nasal congestion, Otrivin can help. Consider starting with this if your nose is stuffy.

The common cold finds many ways to catch each of us, but generally resolves on its own. If you’re seeking quicker relief, feel free to try the “Ex-Boyfriend Remedy!” Just remember—if symptoms linger, it’s best to consult a professional.

Try it and share how you feel after using this remedy.

MBH/AB

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Haha, love the humor! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: The “Ex-Boyfriend Remedy” might lift your mood, but yes rest, hydration, and medical advice are still the real cures!

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That sounds like a smart and simple way to tackle the cold! I love how practical and easy the “Ex-Boyfriend Remedy” is to follow.

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I adore the name “Ex-Boyfriend Remedy”—it certainly adds a playful element to the typical cold routine :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:. To be honest, warm saltwater lozenges and gargles have also come to my rescue during hectic work weeks! Twice a year, mostly during weather changes, I typically get a cold. It’s true that consistency makes a difference. Have you found a specific method that helps you recover faster?

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love this! definitely trying it out next time.

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It’s interesting. I loved the way you used the phrase” the ex-boyfriend remedy”.

Many of us rely on simple home remedies. Personally, I use these methods to tackle the common cold.

  1. steam inhalation
  2. warm saline gargle
  3. shallot and sugar candy for soothing the throat.
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This remedy definitely shows results in 2-3 days, that is what I concluded after applying it.
I hope it helps you as and when required.

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Yes, these also works.
More or less my family keeps on doing steam and gargles when they contract common cold, a constant ritual running in house since ages.

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Please do, and let me know how it worked for you.

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Yes yes, it is simple. And the name suggests, the credit goes to the ex-boyfriend since he introduced me to this therapy.

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Humor keeps the life interesting.
Agreed, rest, hydration, and medical advices are equally important especially on the days when one is free from work schedule.

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Informative

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You have put it in an interesting and humorous way!:smiley: