What helps you when ill? Need some tips! (sh.itjust.works)

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I'm full of cold or flu. Taken some paraceptamol to reduce the fever. What do you like to do to feel better even for a short period of time. Need some tips! Feeling so crap

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[-] SpaceCadet@feddit.nl 3 points 1 year ago

Depends on your symptoms.

Paracetamol for a general feeling of malaise
Ibuprofen for fever and muscle and joint aches
A decongestant like pseudoephedrine if your nose is clogged up, but not the "alternative" phenylephrine that's often pushed now in over the counter decongestants. It just doesn't work. A xylometazoline spray works too, but I try to avoid it because it can easily lead to rebound congestion.

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