Winter coughs and colds

[anniflower]

T2 ID. I'm following a low carb regime and doing fine. But I have a cold and an irritating cough at present. Any ideas about OTC medications that could help alleviate symptoms? I know the cold has to run its course, but lack of sleeping through being unable to breathe easily and coughing is irritating. I know that compared with some medical issues aired on here, this is trivia, but I'd welcome some advice?

 

[jack412]

I'm glad the lc is working for you and hope your BG is coming down, as to cough mixture and such, just ask the chemist for a sugar free one, i use senega and ammonia. ask dr if you think you also may need ventolin/puffer to ease your breathing?

 

[anniflower]

Thanks.

 

[VinnyJames]

I've had a hacking cough for 8 weeks.
Everyone in the house has it. So annoying.

 

[jack412]

I've had a hacking cough for 8 weeks.
Everyone in the house has it. So annoying.

are you sure you don't have a secondary bacterial infection?

 

[izzzi]

@anniflower There are many gimmicks out there "simple linctus,free from sugar" is economical and just as effective as the rest for a cough.
However best stay in doors with plenty of comfort until it goes away.
best of luck and hope it goes away well before Christmas.

 

[anniflower]

Thanks Izzi

 

[DeejayR]

Hello @anniflower . With similar symptoms to yours I got Pavacol-D (pholcodine) sugar-free cough mixture and took a slug, er, correct dose every night which held the cough at bay so I slept quite well. My BS readings were up a bit for a while but I think you can expect that with a cold. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[VinnyJames]

are you sure you don't have a secondary bacterial infection?

I'm pretty sure I do....

 

[noblehead]

To ease your breathing try adding a few drops of Olbas oil to a bowl of hot water and breath in the vapours, always works and clears any congestion.

 

[anniflower]

The pharmacist gave me Robitussin. I'll see how I get on. Thanks for the reminder re Olbas oil. Used to use something like that for the kids, I think Karvol sprinkled on the pyjamas worked a treat. I'll give that a go, too.

 

[anniflower]

I just googled carbs in Lemsip. 5g per sachet. I reckon I can risk that.

I know people say that hot lemon and paracetamol work the same, but I like Lemsip when feeling cold and shivery, and I don't have any lemons or paracetamol handy. Lemsip left over from when my other half had man-flu!