Nothing is worse than catching a cold, especially at the beginning of a busy spring.

Most colds last between eight and nine days, but according to medical website, Mercola.com, about 25 percent of colds last two weeks, and 5-10 percent last three weeks.

How quickly you bounce back is typically defined by your lifestyle habits.

Fortunately, there are some quick tips and tricks that you can use to free yourself from the grip of that annoying cold. Sarah M. Carmona-Lolin, Pharmacist-In-Charge at Valencia Pharmacy, has suggestions for quick ways to get rid of that nasty cold.

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Running hot water in the shower when that stubborn phlegm is active can help to loosen the phlegm. Vapor rubs and humidifiers, which can be picked up at your local drug store, also help with this problem.

If the phlegm is persistent and is causing you to suffer from a productive cough, Robitusson or Delsym can help relieve you of the cough.

In the case of a high fever, aspirin or Theraflu can bring the fever down and relieve you from body aches and other annoyances.  

After you get rid of your cold, it’s your job to get started with preventing the next one. Most colds are spread through hand contact but if your immune system is at it’s peak, you may not always catch a cold from touching germ infested things. Vitamin C and grapefruit seed extract helps to boost your immune system and fight cold viruses.

Visit the Valencia Pharmacy to get the products listed above the next time you find yourself fighting a cold. Staff at Valencia Pharmacy work directly with the cusotmer to recognize the symptoms and find a solution to their health issues.

With their great customer service and their dedicated staff, make Valencia Pharmacy your next stop when you need a cure to your common cold.

Valencia Pharmacy is located at 23550 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. For more information, call (661) 255-7987 or visit their website by clicking here.

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