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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
now, what's wrong with you two ? didn't anybody ever tell you you're supposed to get sick when you're *not* on vacation ? sheesh. take your paracetamol with some hot ginger and garlic infusion with honey and lemon, and try to get better before your vacation is over. (i hope you feel better soon, poor babies.)
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I'm actually happy it turned around that way. I had a very hard week at university/work and it would have really sucked if I were ill too. Now I can hug the sofa and hang around in the llounge
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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
alpha-agonist ?  actually, i probably don't want to know... if you think i don't want to know, please don't tell me. |
You probably don't
have to, but you
will 
Alpha agonists bind to the alpha receptors in cells and mimic the action of adrenaline. Which, when applied locally (like in nasal spray) is to constrict the blood vessels. The effect is - your swollen nose is not swollen anymore and you feel like reborn for the next 2-10 hours.
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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
seriously, see above, make yourself a note, and stick it in a prominent place so you don't forget next time !  |
Yes, My Queen!
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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
(to be honest, i'm feeling a bit irritated because a friend of mine called me up yesterday and invited me over, and when i got there i discovered the entire house was ill, and should have been quarantined rather than having guests. i can't tell whether it's my imagination or whether i really am feeling a tiny bit feverish today but if i also catch it, somebody is going to pay.  ) |
Lemon juice, water and honey for you ma'am. The best (tasting) way to prevent a cold.
