Felt like I was catching a cold this morning... so took action. Have been taking Airborne, Emergen-C, Oscillococcinum, and Zicam. Have had 3-4 doses of each today, all somewhat evenly spaced out. My question is: is this overkill or is my body still benefiting from taking so much of these products. I don't think any harm is being done, because I haven't gotten any worse. Thanks!

Don't take them all at ONCE!!! Just stick to "Airbourne!" hi, why not replace all those medications with a beautiful cup of hot freshly squeezed lemon juice with a touch of honey, please try it. What doesn't show now doesn't mean it will not be. Some effect might show up out of sudden like when u are older. U might wan to find out how long it actually take a human body to clear away all those toxic substance (colouring and stuff like that) we taken everyday. Stay away from all these otc. Your body has a natural immune system, don't interfere with it. An asprin or something if you get a headache is fine. Rest and liquids is all a cold needs and stay away from others so as not to infect every one else. Hope you feel better soon. It is possible to take too much cold medicine but many times (for a short time) using up to 1-1/2 times what the label says is what the doctor will prescribe.

The rest is not related to a cold but may make you FEEL better.

Pain can be referred from places other than the head. This deals with headaches but the principle works for all kinds of pain.