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**Ironhead401** · 12-11-2012, 07:00 AM

I hardly ever get sick but my sinuses are packed and I have a dry cough that is worse when I am lying down. No chest congestion, had a sore throat but it went away. I got 2 hrs of sleep, kept coughing. What otc medicine have you guys used that worked for you?

**tas1100g** · 12-11-2012, 07:09 AM

Tylenol cold and flu severe and a nasel decongestant spray like afrin. This really allows you to breath but is temporary. I use it especially at night so I can get some sleep.

**Ironhead401** · 12-11-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tas1100g

Tylenol cold and flu severe and a nasel decongestant spray like afrin. This really allows you to breath but is temporary. I use it especially at night so I can get some sleep.

Thank you

**Ironhead401** · 12-11-2012, 07:30 AM

Anyone else use anything that works?

**JSarget52** · 12-11-2012, 07:35 AM

DayQuil and NyQuil

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njracer · 12-11-2012, 08:49 AM

Mucinex FTW!!! Make sure you take it until the cold is gone.

SVS · 12-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Alcolol

**TeflonTrout** · 12-11-2012, 09:05 AM

Compressed saline in a can. Super effective, and fun as hell!

Make sure you're leaning over a sink.

**86GSXR7502012** · 12-11-2012, 10:16 AM

I have had the same kind if problem. For 3 weeks now. It is finally on the way out the door after a doctor visit and some antibiotics. I had pretty severe bronchitis though. No cough medicine worked for me. Not even the stuff with codeine in it. Good luck.

**GriffinD** · 12-11-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SVS

Alcolol

Jameson

Another vote for NyQuil and/or Mucinex.

**Ironhead401** · 12-11-2012, 12:05 PM

Thanks guys. And th alcohol goes without saying.

SPL170db · 12-11-2012, 12:11 PM

fifth of vodka, wrap yourself in 6 blankets.....sweat the demons out.

**Sleeper_750** · 12-11-2012, 12:21 PM

alcohol will dehydrate you and may cause you to take longer to recover. Cough syrup, NyQuil ftw - plenty of vitamin C and Zinc. Soup, hot tea, as much water and liquid as you can handle.

**Zlow28** · 12-11-2012, 12:33 PM

try squeezing like 5 or 6 limes into a cup and drink it without adding anything else. Dont do it right before eating cus its pretty sour and will take away your appetite, but itll temporarily make you feel better at least so you can get some sleep.

**Ironhead401** · 12-11-2012, 03:05 PM

Just popped some mucinex so we'll see how that works. What is in the Limes that helps?

**coopgt1** · 12-11-2012, 06:43 PM

I don't take anything I just deal with it like a man .

Pussy

Hope ya feel better . Being sick sucks .

**MacBayne** · 12-11-2012, 07:01 PM

quart of rum. if that doesn't work you could try growacet.

**Zlow28** · 12-11-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhead401

Just popped some mucinex so we'll see how that works. What is in the Limes that helps?

I dont know for sure, but im guessing it kills the bacteria or whatever it is thats making you sick. Its a home remedy that works temporarily.

**Ironhead401** · 12-11-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by coopgt1

I don't take anything I just deal with it like a man .

Pussy

Hope ya feel better . Being sick sucks .

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacBayne

quart of rum. if that doesn't work you could try growacet.

. And the mucinex didn't work.

**jcyc44** · 12-11-2012, 08:15 PM

Honey, kentucky whiskey, and water...basically a hot toddy...microwave for about 30 seconds sip slowly...squeeze a little lemon into it for extra help...i think the acidity of the lemon helps