How to Get Relief from Cold and Flu Symptoms

How to Get Relief from Cold and Flu Symptoms #VicksHumidifier

The weather is definitely cold around here. In Atlanta, that means we are seeing 40 and 50 degree temperatures. Sorry Northerners but that is chilly in Georgia. Along with that colder weather comes the flu and a cold or two. I feel as if I am still recovering from the holidays and I really have no time for a cold or even the flu. However, we often cannot avoid those cold and flu symptoms, can we? You know what I am talking about. That stuffy nose or heavy head or even that tickle in the back of your throat. When these things happen to me, I take that as a sign to find comfort and relief. Vicks Humidifiers and the other products in the Vicks Winter Wellness Care Package provide symptom relief during cold and flu season.

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Vicks® Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier (in blue, green or pink): Provides soothing, visible mist for temporary relief of cough and congestion symptoms. MSRP $42.99 Vicks® SmartTemp™ Wireless Thermometer: The Vicks® SmartTemp® Thermometer and free downloadable app makes it easy to take and track temperature readings for the entire family. MSRP $24.99 Protec Humidifier Antimicrobial Cleaning Fish: Features a patented antimicrobial, Aqua stat, that helps keeps your humidifier cleaner, longer. It helps kills up to 99% of odor causing bacteria. MSRP $8.99 Vicks® VapoPads: Provide up to 8 hours of soothing menthol vapors per pad. MSRP $14.99 Vicks® Humidity Monitor: The Vicks® Healthcheck hygrometer displays a room's temperature and humidity level to help provide information you need to control your environment. MSRP $16.99 Puffs Plus® Lotion: The perfect tissue for when sore or runny noses need some extra softness. That little dab of lotion goes a long way t calm the most sensitive skin through a cold, flu or allergies. MSRP $1.29 – $12.99 Vicks® VapoRub™ Topical Ointment: A topical cough medicine with medicated vapors. MSRP $5.49 – $6.49

How to Get Relief from Cold and Flu Symptoms

1. Drink lots of water.

This seems like a no-brainer but I actually drink more water when I am sick because I tend to get dehydrated if I don't.

2. Use a misting humidifier.

Vicks cool and warm mist humidifiers are beneficial for symptom relief during sickness. In fact, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using a cool mist humidifier throughout the winter months to help relieve congestion and cough in children. Add VapoSteam medicated cough suppressant with a warm mist humidifier or vaporizer for even more relief from coughs and colds.

3. Monitor your temperature closely.

Fever can sometimes occur with a cold and usually is mild; with the flu it is common and higher, ranging from 100 to 102 degrees. Use Vicks SmartTemp Thermometer to get accurate readings quickly. It is compatible with a free downloadable app that makes it easy to take and track temperature readings for the whole family.

4. Get the right products.

Runny or stuffy nose? Keep Puffs Plus Lotion on hand because they are the perfect tissue for sore or runny noses. That little dab of lotion goes a long way to calm the most sensitive skin through a cold, flu, or allergies.

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This is a sponsored post written for Vicks Humidifiers. I was compensated and provided complimentary products for this post. All opinions are my own.