Tips for Cold Season

As the weather turns cooler and we are more indoors then normal, colds are very likely. Some advice from a speech therapist concerning battling coughs and sore throats might ease the discomfort.

One thing that will likely help is a personal steamer. It's a lot like sitting over a boiling pot on the stove, but you don't have to lean over the stove. They are about $25 at most drug stores.

Next is this gargle:
8 oz hot water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp honey (or corn syrup)

Gargle it as much as you can stand it. It will help clean the infection out of your throat and coat it with a layer of moisture, which is what your throat really needs to beat the cough!

One final thing is a product by Vick's called Shower Soothers.

Of course, be diligent about washing and sanitizing hands and covering mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing followed by more hand washing.