My family got hit hard with the flu this year, even after getting vaccinated. After around 3 weeks, I'm finally feeling better! Here are some of the things that helped get me through. ***I am not a medical professional. Talk to your doctor for treatm...
I would have taken ANYTHING to stop the coughing. Hands down, that was the worst part.
Claritin 24HR Non Drowsy Allergy Relief Tablets, 100 Count
My poor nose appreciated the Ultra Soft tissues
Puffs Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 1 Family Size Box, 124 Facial Tissues Per Box
I love this tea and think it works wonders!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Herbal Tea, 16 ct, 1.13 oz
Sleeping with my head elevated made a huge difference in congestion. I feel like any pillow (or stack of regular bed pillows/squishmallows) would do the trick.
Sleep Yoga Wedge Pillow
I didn't want to spend a lot on a humidifier - this one did the trick and definitely made a difference.
Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer Humidifier with Night Light - 1.5gal
These smell awful but do a good job.
Vicks VapoShower Soothing Vapors Tablets - 5ct
These are not as effective as the Vicks Vaporub steamers, but smell a million times better. They work fine, but have some Vicks on hand when you're super stuffy.
Joon X Moon Shower Steamer- Soothe - 4.9oz
Staying hydrated is super important. I sipped on some Gatorade when I couldn't stand the idea of drinking more water.
Gatorade G Zero Orange Sports Drink - 8pk/20 fl oz Bottles
I would normally make a bowl of jello, but having individual cups on hand made it much easier to eat.
JELL-O Sugar Free Lemon Lime Gelatin - 12.5oz/4ct
I kept one of these by my bed full of water. The straw and the handle were clutch.
Rambler® 35 oz Straw Mug
Here's some info about vitamins that are good for immune system support.
Office of Dietary Supplements - Dietary Supplements for Immune Function and Infectious Diseases
