Question 1

what are the best decongestants for colds?

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Topical decongestant: The long-acting OTC decongestant nasal spray will likely work the best. However do not use this for more than 5 days else you may end up hooked to the spray which is not healthy for your nose .

Question 2

best way to treat a cold?

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Many people: Follow the wisdom of the late linus pauling and take large doses of vitamin c. Trouble with that is that you get diarrhea. I take several doses of echinacea but there is not a satisfactory answer to your question. Every cold is different.

Question 3

what medicine works best for cold?

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Medicine isn't alway: Needed. Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Question 4

whats the best medicine for a cold?

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Depends on symptoms: Medications for "colds" don't get rid of the cold but only alleviate symptoms. Fever can be reduced by tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil, nasal congestion can be relieved with a saline nasal spray and a mucolytic (mucunex), and cough can be relieved with a cough suppressant. Best to consult with your doctor first to confirm that a more serious infection is not occurring.

Question 5

what is the best medicine for a cold?

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Initial Cold Therapy: Most upper respiratory infections have a viral etiology.  The symptoms should be treated with antipyretics (i.e., tylenol), additional rest, and copious fluid (water) consumptions per day.
The symptoms usually resolve within 7-10 days.  If they do not, or a fever ensues, you should seek the evaluation of your family physician/ internal medicine physician asap.

Question 6

what is the best way to fight a cold?

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Taking care of cold: Rest
lots of fluid intake
fruits, and juices rich in vitamin c
berries and dark fruits to enhance your immunity.
Gargle with salt water
decongestants for stuffy nose
antihistamines for runny nose and eyes
see the physician if symptoms are acute such as difficulty in swallowing, persistent fever over 101 degrees.

Question 7

what is the best way to treat a cold?

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: Hydration and rest are critical for a speedy recovery, symptom control meds reserved for whenever symptoms interfere significantly with activities of daily living.

Question 8

what are the best remedies for a cold?

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Cold remedies: Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & asmall amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea..  Fever/ pain – acetaminophen/ nsaid’s  rest!

Question 9

what is the best medication for a cold?

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Cold: Most of the medications don't really work and in fact may make the cold last longer.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for aches and fever.  Mucinex to thin out secretions. Lots of fluids and rest.

Question 10

what medicine is best for curing a cold?

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Laughter?: Colds are usually caused by viruses and there really is no targeted treatments.Most treatments are intended to control symptoms until your body's immune system clears it out.

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