Runny Nose Treatments

Studies thus far are inconclusive as to whether taking Vitamin C cures, prevents, speeds recovery, or reduces the severity of the symptoms of the common cold.

Most studies have found that taking Vitamin C has no overall noticeable benefit for preventing or treating the common cold.

However, people living in extreme conditions or people under extreme circumstances have reported a 50% reduction in the risk of contracting a cold. The extreme conditions and circumstances include soldiers in sub-arctic exercises, skiers, and marathon runners. This evidence needs to be further investigated to verify these claims.

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-c-000339.htm
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20070717/vitamin-c-cant-cure-common-cold
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/vitamin-c-does-not-protect-against-the-common-cold-457707.html
http://www.newsweek.com/2007/11/14/can-vitamin-c-cure-colds.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-c/NS_patient-vitaminc
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-c/NS_patient-vitaminc/DSECTION=evidence Studies thus far are inconclusive as to whether taking Vitamin C cures, prevents, speeds recovery, or reduces the severity of the symptoms of the common cold.

Most studies have found that taking Vitamin C has no overall noticeable benefit for preventing or treating the common cold.

However, people living in extreme conditions or people under extreme circumstances have reported a 50% reduction in the risk of contracting a cold. The extreme conditions and circumstances include soldiers in sub-arctic exercises, skiers, and marathon runners. This evidence needs to be further investigated to verify these claims.

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-c-000339.htm
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20070717/vitamin-c-cant-cure-common-cold
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/vitamin-c-does-not-protect-against-the-common-cold-457707.html
http://www.newsweek.com/2007/11/14/can-vitamin-c-cure-colds.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-c/NS_patient-vitaminc
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-c/NS_patient-vitaminc/DSECTION=evidence

Here are some options to try:
- Gently blow the nose at regular intervals.
- For an excessive runny nose try an over the counter antihistamine (also good for seasonal or environmental allergies)
- Saline sprays or rinses help thin the mucous. There are over the counter saline sprays or you can make your own saline solution by dissolving salt in warm water.
- Use a humidifier in your home to help moisten the mucous.
- Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Here are some options to try:
- Gently blow the nose at regular intervals.
- For an excessive runny nose try an over the counter antihistamine (also good for seasonal or environmental allergies)
- Saline sprays or rinses help thin the mucous. There are over the counter saline sprays or you can make your own saline solution by dissolving salt in warm water.
- Use a humidifier in your home to help moisten the mucous.
- Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.