I need major help with a minor problem!

[Occhidiangela]

I want it all, I want every piece of anti-sniffling/cold/flu advice you've got. What will help, and what will not? What will cure this menace before friday? I have 3 days to get rid of this thing. It's still in its infancy, so I'm wondering if there is a way to strangle this baby before it reaches maturity.
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1. My sister in law once advised me to eat a clove of garlic when I had a pretty bad sniffle and ear infection. I did. It brought tears to my eyes, but for the next few hours, my sinuses were clear. I smelled of garlic and did not care, the Guinness and bread helped mitigate my problems. (Irish pub event.)

If lady action is an issue, I suggest a cold medicine/cough drop called "Coldeze." One of the best I have ever used. Not sure of its availability outside the US.

Pseudophedrin for the sinuses, but the drinking will probably lay you out. Mix with care, don't drive with that combo in your brain.

Saline Nose Spray. No more than twice a day. Keeps the nose in decent shape.

Drink massive amounts of water.

If you will be slamming down the booze -- and why not if you won't be driving -- you must drink one quarter to one half a liter of water for each beer (or wine or whiskey) you drink when you have a cold. If you don't, dehydration problems will make for misery. I have erred in that direction enough times to know how badly it screws up cold recovery.

If possible, squeeze fresh lime or lemon into the glasses of water. Also helps keep the Scurvy away. ;)

Coffee won't help all that much. Some herbal teas help, but I am not wise enough on herbal teas to advise you on brands or styles.

Occhi