What should you not drink when you have a cold?

Table of Contents:

1. What should you not drink when you have a cold?
2. Is it okay to lay in bed all day when sick?
3. What not to do if you have a cold?
4. How do you fall asleep with a cold?
5. Why do I feel sick in the night?
6. Why do I get a sore throat at night?
7. Does Vicks help with a sore throat?

What should you not drink when you have a cold?

Many people believe that milk and dairy products increase congestion and should be avoided when you have a cold or flu; however, this is not the case. There is no need to stop eating or drinking dairy. Caffeinated drinks should be avoided as they are dehydrating. They include coffee, cola drinks, energy drinks and tea.

Is it okay to lay in bed all day when sick?

Sleeping more than usual is helping your body build up its immune system and fight off your illness. If you find yourself sleeping all day when you're sick — especially during the first few days of your illness — don't worry.

What not to do if you have a cold?

Avoid salty foods, alcohol, coffee and sugary drinks, which can be dehydrating. Ice chips are another simple way to stay hydrated and calm a scratchy throat. Gargle with salt water.

How do you fall asleep with a cold?

Read on to learn more about how to sleep with a common cold.

1. Drink a warm beverage. ...
2. Take an NSAID. ...
3. Use a nasal decongestant. ...
4. Try cough medicine. ...
5. Gargle with salt water. ...
6. Use a saline nasal rinse. ...
7. Stack your pillows. ...
8. Use a vapor rub.

Why do I feel sick in the night?

Nausea at night is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. Some of the most common causes include acid reflux, anxiety, medication side effects, peptic ulcers, or pregnancy. Nausea at night is usually treatable, either with self-care remedies or by a doctor.

Why do I get a sore throat at night?

Dry indoor air If the air in your home is particularly dry, your nasal passages and throat could dry out during the night, causing you to wake with a scratchy or sore throat. It's common for indoor air to be dry during the winter months. Running your heating system during the night dries it out further.

Does Vicks help with a sore throat?

Vicks family of cold and flu products offers soothing sore throat relief with ingredients that alleviate pain, break up congestion, and quell the coughing that often accompanies sore throat. Many over-the-counter cold and flu medicines treat multiple symptoms.