How to stop a cough from progressing?

[Phatferd]

I am developing a sore throat and cough. This is not good because I am on Spring Break and will be going to Mexico on Thursday. I don't expect to miraculously make it go away, but I was wondering if there is a way to maintain it from getting worse?

Does Airborn work? Anything? Thanks.

[Coppermine]

It's tough to shake if you're already showing symptoms but here are two things that WILL help at least:

1. Rest
2. Water - 10-12 glasses a day

A multi-vitamin will probably help more than Airborne or ColeEeze.

Definitely don't smoke, and don't drink... much. A few beers may do more harm than good but downing a bottle of jack might help a lot:-b

[SniperShot]

Cough drops also help me alot. That along with what Coppermine said and I'd think you'd be good to go. You have a couple days to rest up before you leave too which is good.

[Omaha Red Sox]

It's tough to shake if you're already showing symptoms but here are two things that WILL help at least:

1. Rest
2. Water - 10-12 glasses a day

A multi-vitamin will probably help more than Airborne or ColeEeze.

Definitely don't smoke, and don't drink... much. A few beers may do more harm than good but downing a bottle of jack might help a lot:-b

Spot on right there.

[bigh0rt]

Vitamin C, Zicam, rest, fluids.

[Coppermine]

No self-gratification either; remember, you need your fluids


That, and you might grow hair on your palms

[Half Massed]

Take away its rights.

[brandnew]

Emergen-C from GNC is great too.