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It is always those first couple months of school when I get sick on and off, and it seems never ending. Maybe it's my immune system freaking out from being around so many people all the time. Maybe, it's sharing drinks -- who knows? My immune system starts to hate me at the beginning of school. It is either strep, this weird cold/sinus thing, or a cough I cannot seem to get rid of for weeks. I am currently suffering from it, right now. Here are my tips to survive the Purdue plague.

1. DayQuil and NyQuil. These are my two favorite things in the world when I am sick. DayQuil always helps me when I have a cold and a cough. I take it in the morning, or around lunch before I go to class, and it helps me survive all day. NyQuil is my savior. My cough keeps me up all night so NyQuil helps suppress that and helps me pass out all night.

2. Rest. Rest is my favorite part because who doesn't love sleep. I know it is hard to find time when you have classes, exams, quizzes, papers, etc., but rest is really important. It helps your body fight your sickness. I know everyone can fit in a nap during the day!

3. Liquids. Liquids help get the sickness out of your body and keep you hydrated. I usually drink water, hot tea, and orange juice. Hot tea really helps if your throat is sore. Stay hydrated.

4. Mucinex, cough drops, Kleenex. All three of these remedies save my life. Mucinex helps me to breathe and not seem as disgusting blowing my nose every five seconds during my class. Cough drops suppress my annoying cough, and help my throat. Kleenex -- let's just say I've gone through two boxes already this week. Kleenex is my best friend when I am sick with a cold.

5. Emergen-C. This stuff tastes terrible, but it does help. I drink it when I feel like I'm getting sick, and then during. It not only helps because you need liquids when you are sick, but it also has vitamin C in it. It might not fully work, but it can't hurt. 

6. Antibiotics. If none of this is helping, you need to see a doctor. Go to PUSH, or any other clinic that can prescribe you antibiotics. Antibiotics usually start to work in a couple days, and then you can drastically improve and feel better. Sometimes, antibiotics are necessary instead of all the other things I have listed above. You can be sick for weeks before you start to feel even slightly better. So make sure you know if you can survive with over the counter medicines, or if you need to see a doctor and get something prescribed. 

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