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drawlins27 · 11-29-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

big cup of hot tea with two tablespoons honey and couple squirts of lemon juice. Add about 1/2 inch of burbon stir and drink. DO NOT DRIVE and I'm not sure if it will go with your rx?

you will sleep for at least a day or two

I hope you feel better soon

I'm going to try that, sounds divine. If the gatorade stays down that is

yorkiegirl83 · 11-29-2007, 06:32 PM

I just had bronchitis and this is what I did --

I got a personal vaporizer w/vicks vapor pads that go in it and used it 2-3 times a day.

I'm on Advair and Singular all the time anyhow so that helped me breathe. I would continue to do your breathing treatments and use your albuterol to keep those airways as open as possible.

I don't know much about the fever situation

but if it really does get that bad please go to the Emergency Room!

drawlins27 · 11-29-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

I just had bronchitis and this is what I did --

I got a personal vaporizer w/vicks vapor pads that go in it and used it 2-3 times a day.

I'm on Advair and Singular all the time anyhow so that helped me breathe. I would continue to do your breathing treatments and use your albuterol to keep those airways as open as possible.

I don't know much about the fever situation

but if it really does get that bad please go to the Emergency Room!

What is that? Is that the ones you plug into the wall? I saw those but didn't think they would work unless you were in a small room. I might try them. Thanks

wemple2 · 11-29-2007, 06:47 PM

Great advice here...Tylenol/Motrin for the fever will make you feel better while you're healing. Nyquil will put me to sleep...much needed sleep. FLUIDS is a must, little sips frequently to stay hydrated. Eat lightly...chicken soup is always good. Wish you well real soon.

FL Tink · 11-29-2007, 06:54 PM

Just make sure you are being followed closely by a doctor. With fevers that high it could indicate worsening of infection. You just dont want to become septic. You may need iv antibiotics in a hospital setting.
You have to take care of your self while you can

flgurl69 · 11-29-2007, 07:01 PM

Anytime I'm sick

with a fever, sore throat, head cold, chest cold, whatever I live on NyQuil....and it has to be the gross tasting

liquid NyQuil because it seems to work better for me than the pills. If I have a bad chest cold and I'm congested I use over-the-counter Mucinex. A friend told me about that a couple of years ago and I love it. If you take Mucinex, You WILL cough....A LOT. It makes you hack all that crud up...Other than that I will break down and use nasal spray if I can't breathe.

I hope you feel better soon.

If you are running a consistently high fever for 3 or more days, I would definitely see a doctor.

yorkiegirl83 · 11-29-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drawlins27

What is that? Is that the ones you plug into the wall? I saw those but didn't think they would work unless you were in a small room. I might try them. Thanks

The one I got is really small, and you put your face into it and breathe in the steam and vapor for 5-15 mins. It really helped me a lot!

yorkiegirl83 · 11-29-2007, 07:10 PM

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp70259_33...am_inhaler.htm this is the one I got!

Patti · 11-29-2007, 07:17 PM

I don't know of any other things to try but if you have asthma you need to be extra cautious. Maybe a couple of days in the hospital would be best. Hope you feel better soon.

MAN · 11-29-2007, 10:39 PM

REST REST REST,,,Keep yourself hydrated, eat small frequent meals (6 a day,,,remember they're small) Avoid sugars,,,take your antibiotics as scheduled and at the same time everyday if possible....every two hours you need to do some deep breathing exercises....In your nose out your mouth,,,you want to see and feel your chest rise and yes this will make you cough....the old fashioned warm saltwater gargle will help your throat avoid commercial mouthwashes they contain alcohol and will irratate you more,,,use a cool mist humidifier,,,,tylenol/motrin and a warm tepid bath will aid in your fever....do not cover up with a ton of blankets you want the heat to leave your body not bake you in layers of blankets....oh it's ok to take naps..sorry third semester nursing student came out

chachi · 11-30-2007, 03:27 AM

I Hope you are feeling better today! I was sick yesterday also with a stomach virus. I feel so much better today

ryorkies · 11-30-2007, 04:18 AM

All of these suggestions are very good, but I would add a Comedy DVD, or Comedy Central station.
Nothing helps me forget how bad I feel like a good laugh...

Hope you feel better soon.

LunasMomma · 11-30-2007, 05:38 AM

Oh my gosh

That Mucinex stuff is good, it does help get rid of the phlegm, and if it's just the regular one, it shouldn't interfere with your RX's, though asking the pharmacist would be wise

Feel better soon!!!!!!!!

Yorkiekids · 11-30-2007, 06:25 AM

That's nothing to play around with. I think you should go to the hospital if it doesn't get better, or you'll be sick for months like I was.

Betty'sMom · 11-30-2007, 06:52 AM

Someone mentioned a nasal spray...that definitely helps me! But it is only for short-term use because your body gets kind of used to it. Three days is usually the max, but it was SO worth it to me to be able to breathe!

11-29-2007, 06:32 PM	#17
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I just had bronchitis and this is what I did -- I got a personal vaporizer w/vicks vapor pads that go in it and used it 2-3 times a day. I'm on Advair and Singular all the time anyhow so that helped me breathe. I would continue to do your breathing treatments and use your albuterol to keep those airways as open as possible. I don't know much about the fever situation but if it really does get that bad please go to the Emergency Room! Last edited by yorkiegirl83; 11-29-2007 at 06:33 PM.

11-29-2007, 06:47 PM	#19
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Great advice here...Tylenol/Motrin for the fever will make you feel better while you're healing. Nyquil will put me to sleep...much needed sleep. FLUIDS is a must, little sips frequently to stay hydrated. Eat lightly...chicken soup is always good. Wish you well real soon. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

11-29-2007, 07:01 PM	#21
flgurl69 <3 My Little Bella Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 2,143	Anytime I'm sick with a fever, sore throat, head cold, chest cold, whatever I live on NyQuil....and it has to be the gross tasting liquid NyQuil because it seems to work better for me than the pills. If I have a bad chest cold and I'm congested I use over-the-counter Mucinex. A friend told me about that a couple of years ago and I love it. If you take Mucinex, You WILL cough....A LOT. It makes you hack all that crud up...Other than that I will break down and use nasal spray if I can't breathe. I hope you feel better soon. If you are running a consistently high fever for 3 or more days, I would definitely see a doctor. __________________ Official Member of The cRaZy Club Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

11-29-2007, 07:17 PM	#24
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I don't know of any other things to try but if you have asthma you need to be extra cautious. Maybe a couple of days in the hospital would be best. Hope you feel better soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-30-2007, 03:27 AM	#26
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I Hope you are feeling better today! I was sick yesterday also with a stomach virus. I feel so much better today __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-29-2007, 06:54 PM	#20
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Just make sure you are being followed closely by a doctor. With fevers that high it could indicate worsening of infection. You just dont want to become septic. You may need iv antibiotics in a hospital setting. You have to take care of your self while you can

11-29-2007, 07:10 PM	#23
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	http://www.drugstore.com/qxp70259_33...am_inhaler.htm this is the one I got!

11-29-2007, 10:39 PM	#25
MAN No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eufaula Posts: 95	REST REST REST,,,Keep yourself hydrated, eat small frequent meals (6 a day,,,remember they're small) Avoid sugars,,,take your antibiotics as scheduled and at the same time everyday if possible....every two hours you need to do some deep breathing exercises....In your nose out your mouth,,,you want to see and feel your chest rise and yes this will make you cough....the old fashioned warm saltwater gargle will help your throat avoid commercial mouthwashes they contain alcohol and will irratate you more,,,use a cool mist humidifier,,,,tylenol/motrin and a warm tepid bath will aid in your fever....do not cover up with a ton of blankets you want the heat to leave your body not bake you in layers of blankets....oh it's ok to take naps..sorry third semester nursing student came out

11-30-2007, 04:18 AM	#27
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	All of these suggestions are very good, but I would add a Comedy DVD, or Comedy Central station. Nothing helps me forget how bad I feel like a good laugh... Hope you feel better soon.

11-30-2007, 05:38 AM	#28
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Oh my gosh That Mucinex stuff is good, it does help get rid of the phlegm, and if it's just the regular one, it shouldn't interfere with your RX's, though asking the pharmacist would be wise Feel better soon!!!!!!!! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

11-30-2007, 06:25 AM	#29
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	That's nothing to play around with. I think you should go to the hospital if it doesn't get better, or you'll be sick for months like I was. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-30-2007, 06:52 AM	#30
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	Someone mentioned a nasal spray...that definitely helps me! But it is only for short-term use because your body gets kind of used to it. Three days is usually the max, but it was SO worth it to me to be able to breathe! __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean