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How to Conquer the Champlague

Getting over that nasty lil' germ.

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How to Conquer the Champlague
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Lately on the Champlain College campus, students left and right are getting hit with a nasty cold known yearly as the "Champlague". It generally consists of a stuffy nose, itchy throat and overall irritability. If you have found yourself with any and all of the above symptoms, this article is the place for you.

1. Treat yo'self.

When it comes to getting over a cold, it's super important to remember to stay hydrated, rested and relaxed. Put the stress aside, and really give yourself a week to do you. It's gonna be a lot harder to feel better if you don't treat yourself better. Get yourself a cup of hot tea, turn up the humidifier and kick back.

2. Prioritize

In order to avoid the mountains of stress that college will undoubtedly give you, prioritize your work, fun and me-time. Make sure you get that essay done early, so you're not up at 3 a.m. trying to meet a deadline. Procrastinating is bad as is, but is ten times worse with a sinus infection.

3. Test out some home remedies.

My mother always swore on Vicks VapoRub to clear up a stuffy nose, but if that's not doing the trick, try something else out! Healthline.com suggests, "A few slices of raw ginger root in boiling water may help soothe a cough or a sore throat." Along with this, there's plenty of other at-home remedies you can double-up with some chicken noodle soup!

4. Sanitize. Sanitize. Sanitize.

Living in a dorm means that germs are pretty much unavoidable, especially if your roommates have already caught the plague. Because of this, it is important to always wash your hands (duh), sanitize your area with Lysol, and throw away the dirty tissues ASAP.

It's not gonna be an easy one to get through, but I'm sure with the right amount of love, tea and Mucinex, we're all gonna make it out alright.



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