My boss RAVES about Zicam. Tells everyone about it who comes into the salon with any type of cold symptom. I bought some to keep on hand "just in case." I have very severe allergies and complications, and all my "colds" seen to turn into bronchitus. Yesterday I woke up with a sore throat, gargled with salt water and felt crappier throughout the day. Near bed time, I remembered I had the Zicam Swabs. Put it in my nose and actually felt better in a very short time. I was able to go to work the next day, although tired, felt much better, not sickly. I have been sneezing today, but still feel nothing like I normally would with a cold. I will continue keeping Zicam around!!! TRY IT!