If you have a cold or the flu, chances are some of your symptoms include a fever and a headache. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil) work to reduce the pain you feel. Acetaminophen also helps to bring your fever down. You can get these drugs at any pharmacy. The regular, adult dose for Acetaminophen is 325-650 mg tablets, one tablet every four hours. Read the bottle to learn about other doses, such as those for children. The regular, adult dose for Ibuprofen is 400-600 mg, once every six hours until your symptoms ease up. There are different types of nasal sprays on the market and its important to be able to distinguish between them. Saline sprays are safe for all ages and can hydrate your nasal passages. There is evidence that using a saline spray may reduce nasal secretions and the use of decongestants. Nasal decongestants, such as Afrin, are only recommended if you have severe congestion problems, because using a nasal spray too often can cause your symptoms of congestion to rebound after you stop using the spray. They should be used no longer than three days in a row to avoid rebound, and should not be used on children. Corticosteroid nasal sprays, such as Flonase, are generally used to treat chronic symptoms, as it may take several days before you notice any improvement. Still, they can sometimes be helpful in combatting the symptoms of a viral infection. Talk to your doctor, and do not use corticosteroid medication on children under four. When considering an over-the-counter cough syrup, the main thing to look at is the list of ingredients. In particular, look for the presence of decongestants, antihistamines, and/or pain relievers combined with the cough syrup on the ingredient list. The reason you want to be aware of this is so that you do not double up on your medications and accidentally overdose (for instance, if a pain killer is included in your cough syrup, you will not want to take an over-the-counter pain killer on top of that). Over-the-counter preparations are safe in adults, as long as careful attention is paid to not accidentally double up on any of the ingredients with other medications. Avoid using cough syrups in children under the age of two. Examples of terms to watch for include antitussive, which is a cough suppressant; mucolytic, which breaks up and loosens mucus. Certain viruses require professional medical care and treatment, in order to give you the best chance of a cure moving forward. Signs that you have a more severe illness and should see your doctor include: Developing a rash A high fever generally more than 103F (39.4C) Getting worse after starting to feel better Prolonged symptoms for longer than 10 days A cough that brings up colored phlegm Wheezing or trouble breathing
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One-sentence summary -- Take over-the-counter drugs to fight pain and fever caused by a regular viral infection. Consider a nasal spray. Opt for a cough syrup if you have severe symptoms. Seek professional medical care if you have a more severe virus.

Article: Grab a pen and paper and start making three detailed lists about yourself. Make one list each for your strengths, achievements, and things that you value about yourself. This will help you focus on the positive aspects about yourself. You can also read the lists anytime for a quick self-esteem boost. Have a friend or family member help you. Read over your lists regularly to help remind you of how important you are. Remind yourself that you are valued and important by taking excellent care of yourself. Caring for your health and personal needs can help you to have a healthy amount of self-esteem and self-worth. Get enough sleep at night. Eat a healthy diet, getting plenty of fruits and vegetables while avoiding foods with high levels of fat and sugar. Exercise regularly to help you feel your best and stay strong and healthy. At least once a day, set aside time for an activity that you love doing. Whatever that activity may be, you can show yourself that you are important and deserve the freedom to do what interests you. Select a new hobby or activity that has always interested you and start doing it. Set goals to improve your skills in this new hobby and start working to meet them. This will allow you to remind yourself that you are capable and confident when meeting a challenge. Try learning how to play a musical instrument. Learn a new language that you find interesting. Try taking up a new sport or exercise program. A large part of our self-esteem comes from the people we surround ourselves with. Being around negative or critical people can cause self-doubt to arise. However, surrounding yourself with positive and energizing people can help make you feel important and valued. Gratefulness can remind you of what is important to you, your life, and the people who matter to you. Think about all of the people, whether it's friends or family, who hold you in high regard. Remembering gratefulness can help you remember that you are important. Work on building your self-esteem enough to realize how much you matter. Try doing a self-assessment of your talents. Write all the things you are good at, and how you use that talent in your daily life. For example, maybe you are a good listener, and you use that skill to be a good friend and to help people at work resolve company issues. Write down how you can use your skills to follow your dreams. For example, maybe you always dreamed of helping people and making a real contribution to their lives. You can use this skill to go to school to become a psychologist. This will make use of your natural talents of listening to people and your passion to help people.
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Write down your strengths, achievements, and the things you love about yourself. Take good care of yourself. Do something you enjoy doing. Set new goals and challenges. Spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself. Think about what makes you grateful. Learn to feel important to yourself.