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Immune Support & Sick Day Essentials
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items My go-to products when I feel something coming on — or when I'm already sick! As a flight attendant breathing recycled cabin air, I'm constantly exposed to germs. These are the exact products I reach for to shorten sick days and boost my immune syste...
This is my absolute #1 immune product!! I spray this in my nose before boarding flights and when I feel a cold coming on. Colloidal silver has natural antimicrobial properties — I swear by this stuff.
Sovereign Silver Immune Support Colloidal
Xylitol-based nasal spray that actually helps flush out bacteria and viruses from nasal passages. I use this daily for prevention, especially on work days. The xylitol creates an unfriendly environment for germs.
Xlear® Xylitol Saline Nasal Spray – 1.5 oz Mist for Clear Sinuses
When I'm already sick and congested, this is my go-to! Maximum strength to clear chest congestion and suppress cough. I buy the big 48-count box so I'm never without it.
Maximum Strength Mucinex ® DM Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets
An oldie but a goodie! Olive leaf extract is a powerful immune booster with antimicrobial properties. This spray is convenient and the peppermint/lemon flavor is so refreshing when you have a sore throat.
Immune Support Throat Spray – Peppermint | Barlean's
Fast-acting immune capsules with echinacea, elderberry, andrographis, and ginger. I take these at the VERY first sign of a cold and they often stop it in its tracks. A staple in my sick day kit!
Quick Defense for Fast-Acting Immune Support - Gaia Herbs
Great for allergy-related congestion and post-nasal drip. Non-drowsy formula is perfect for work days. I use this during high-pollen season or when I'm exposed to a lot of allergens while traveling.
FLONASE Allergy Relief Nasal Spray
Simple saline rinse to keep nasal passages moist and clear. Perfect for daily use before and after flights to wash out any airborne particles. I use this religiously on travel days!
Simply Saline™ Daily Care Instant Relief for Everyday Congestion
Old school but effective allergy med! Chlorpheniramine is great for allergy and cold symptoms without the heavy drowsiness of Benadryl. I keep a bottle in my bag for when allergies hit mid-flight.
MAJOR 4 Mg Allergy Tablets - Chlorpheniramine
The internal dropper form for daily immune maintenance! I add a few drops under my tongue every morning when I'm traveling or know I'm going to be exposed. The 4oz bottle lasts forever.
Colloidal Silver Bio-Active Hydrosol 10ppm
A must-have in any sick day kit! These softgels are easy on the stomach and work great for fever, body aches, headaches, and sinus pressure. I buy the 300-count so I'm always stocked.
A+Health Ibuprofen 200mg Softgels Pain Reliever
Elderberry syrup is my first line of defense when I feel something coming on! I keep a bottle at home and pack the gummies version when I travel. Sambucol is the brand I trust — it's clinically studied and the formula with vitamin C and zinc gives ex...
Sambucol Black Elderberry Syrup with Vitamin C & Zinc
Cold-EEZE zinc lozenges are my secret weapon when I feel a cold coming on mid-trip. Zinc has been shown to shorten the duration of colds, and these taste great — not medicinal at all. I toss a pack in my bag every time I fly. Pharmacist recommended a...
Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Zinc Lozenges Natural Cherry
Emergen-C is a travel staple for me! I stir a packet into my water bottle before every flight to give my immune system a boost. The super orange flavor is my favorite and 1000mg of Vitamin C goes a long way when you're constantly exposed to recycled ...
Emergen-C 1000mg Vitamin C Powder Mix
When I'm congested on a long flight or layover, Breathe Right nasal strips are a lifesaver! They open up my nasal passages so I can breathe better and actually sleep. I pack these in my overnight bag every trip — especially during allergy season or w...
Breathe Right Extra Strength Nasal Strips Tan
No sick day kit is complete without DayQuil and NyQuil! When I can't afford to call in sick on a trip, DayQuil keeps me functional through the day while NyQuil helps me actually rest on a layover. This combo pack is the most efficient way to get both...
Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Cold & Flu Relief Liquid Combo Pack