A NOTE FROM OUR NURSE ~ January 2017
How to Feel Better!
Antibiotics aren’t always the answer! Try these tips for symptom relief.
Sore Throat
Soothe a sore throat with ice chips, sore throat spray, popsicles, or lozenges (do not give lozenges to young children)
- Use a clean humidifier or cool mist vaporizer
- Gargle with salt water
- Drink warm beverages
- Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen to relieve pain or fever
Ear Pain
- Put a warm moist cloth over the ear that hurts
- Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen to relieve pain or fever
Runny Nose
- Increase fluid intake
- Use a decongestant or saline nasal spray to help relieve nasal symptoms
Sinus Pain/Pressure
- Put a warm compress over the nose and forehead to help relieve sinus pressure
- Use a decongestant or saline nasal spray
- Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or shower
- Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen to relieve pain or fever
Cough
- Use a clean humidifier or cool mist vaporizer
- Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or shower
- Use non-medicated lozenges (do not give lozenges to young children)
Susan Quigley, RN, NCSN
Tiger Times January 2017