Okay, so I am going to VA a week from monday to see my new boyfriend and he has 3 boys and I am starting to get sick and im really scared that it is going to last longer. I do not have insurance so going to the doctor is out of the question. I have a sore throat and nasal congestion. I already know that Honey and Tea with lemon works wonders. I just did that and my throat feels a 1000 times better. I have to work all weekend and then im off for 3 days and i plan to rest all 3 days. But what can i do to get through the weekend at work? I can't call out. Does Mucinex work? I really need some help soon. I have to go to work in a few hours.