Before flu comes allergies and croup

It's not quite flu season yet, but for some people, it's worse -- it's the time when allergies run rampant. According to this article, fall is also a time when colds are common, and in kids, croup. Yikes. Seeing as there's no shot you can get to prevent colds, allergies and croup, I'd say this time of the year leaves me wishing for flu season.

So what can you do if you or a family member gets sick during pre-flu season? Steam is a good natural treatment for kids and adults who are having trouble breathing -- try a humidifier. And not to sound like a broken record, but you can't beat plenty of fluids and lots of rest, as far as treatment goes.

How do you survive pre-flu season?