Originally Posted by pauly7582

You're saying salt water has saved you from colds? Or a mixture of lotions and potions? It's not really wise to comment on the immune system if you don't know how it works mate, don't you think? It may be the case that the bout of infection you suffered 10 years ago allowed you to develop a very effective specific immunity. I think your post in an uninformed one to be honest.

Anyway, antibiotics only work on bacterial infections not viruses. I think your getting mixed up between prevention and a remedy designed to relieve discomfort.

Gargling with salt water will most likely help him as he already has some sort of infection. It will ease his throat by reducing inflammation, but it won't save anyone from the common cold.

Doctors often say that steroids kill, but so do the majority of non steroid users. In fact, I would be a fool to think that my life is not being shortened even by the smallest degree by continued cycling of gear. Doctors do however save our lives.Trust me their interest is that of the patient.