| Oh no, that awful tingling feeling is starting again... and | | | | first 24 hours of the cold sore outbreak. Abreva is the |
| the first thing that pops into your mind is how to get rid | | | | only over-the-counter cold sore medicine that has |
| of your cold sore that is starting. There are several | | | | been approved by the FDA. When it is used correctly, |
| methods that you can use to quickly heal your mouth, | | | | it will help you to heal more quickly. |
| and also prevent future cold sore outbreaks. | | | | If you really want to get rid of your cold sore quickly, |
| The first thing that you need to do in order to get rid of | | | | then you also need to adjust your everyday eating |
| your cold sore, is to apply treatment IMMEDIATELY! | | | | habits. Eating a healthy diet may help the cold sore to |
| Don't until the next day, or even a few hours, because | | | | heal more quickly, and it may also help you to avoid |
| the treatments will be more effective when they are | | | | future breakouts. Avoid eating greasy and/or |
| applied as soon as the symptoms begin. | | | | processed foods, and stick with the healthy fruits and |
| One good way to slow down the progress of your | | | | vegetables along with whole grains and lean protein. |
| growing cold sore is by holding ice to the affected | | | | Once you understand what triggers bring on your cold |
| area. Some people have found that an ice cube will | | | | sores, you will be able to monitor your lifestyle and |
| help to lessen the swelling and also slow down the | | | | eating habits in order to keep the sores away. There is |
| growth of the sore when it is in the beginning stages. | | | | no cure for the cold sores, so unfortunately you will not |
| Also, the cold will help to numb the area and | | | | be able to rid your body of the virus. But, it can be |
| temporarily lessen any pain or discomfort that you | | | | very manageable if you follow some simple steps in |
| may be feeling. | | | | order to keep the cold sores under control. |
| Another good treatment is to apply Abreva within the | | | | |