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i have a cold what to do?

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The common cold: Is something we are still trying to figure out completely.  Drink lots of fluids and take Vitamin C tablets 3 times daily because the body needs more C when one has a cold.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

i have a cold.what do i do?

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Colds, Covid-19: Most important, check with your doctor or primary care provider about possible testing for COVID-19. Whatever the cause, drink fluids, consider nasal decongestant (or nasal saline spray), and aspirin or acetaminphen to control headace if necessary or high fever. There is no cure:  it is often said that without treatment, colds clear up in a week; with treatment it's only 7 days. Good luck.

Question 3

how to know if i have a cold?

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Cold symptoms: The most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, running nose, feeling tired, congestion and scratchy throat.  Additional symptoms can be coughing, headaches, mucus dripping down the back of the throat, loss of appetite and fever (in children).
Symptoms  cold symptoms usually start about 2 or 3 days after you came in contact with the virus, although it could take up to a week.

Question 4

i have a cold,what should i do?

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Simple suggestions: Force fluids x 8-10 glasses/day: 50% electrolyte rich fluids, 50% clear broth, bullion, consume .Warm water gargles, nasal saline mist, hot tea and honey, 
Hot steam showers, Cold-Eze Lozenges, Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1-2 TABLETS every 4-6 hours as needed for fever greater than 100. Tea with dark brown honey OK to use Robitussin DM 1-2 tsp. every 4-6 hrs.as needed. Zyrtec or Claritin as needed for drippy watery n

Question 5

i have a cold what should i do?

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Management of a cold: It's best to 'listen to your body' when you are sick - so in your case most likely you need SLEEP, avoidance of stress (exams?), avoidance of tobacco/alcohol, and plenty of fluids and good nutrition to optimize your body's function. SLEEP is vital - you may actually have a sleep deficit which may have allowed the virus to take hold. If fevers or troublesome symptoms develop, best to see a doctor.

Question 6

have a cold. what should i take?

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Depends on symptoms: The trick to treating a cold is to prioritize the worst of the symptoms.  For example , if you have a stuffy nose, prioritize medicines for stuffiness, such as Pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. Oxymetazoline (afrin (oxymetazoline) nose spray) is excellent and can be used with pills, but only for 3 days. For cough try mucinex-dm max strength- which has high dose guaifenesin.  Ask pharm for help if you have high bp.

Question 7

i have a cold- what should i do?

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Usually nothing much: Colds are usually very mild and self-limited, and do not need specific treatment. Symptomatic care for nasal stuffiness, cough, sneezing, aching is reasonable and can be with over the counter meds if you get much worse, or have serious symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, high fever, or stay sick for more than 4-5 days, maybe get seen.Wash your hands and cover your mouth to avoid spreading!

Question 8

should i go sailing if i have a cold?

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Sure: If you're feeling ok dress warmly, wear a hat or cap and have fun.

Question 9

what to do if i have a cold, should i go outside?

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Outside of what?: People used to think that diseases were caused by miasmas that traveled through the air, but that was 150 years ago. Isn't it getting chilly in Colorado this time of year? It's not like arithmetic. If you go outside with a cold in warm weather, the warm doesn't cancel out the cold. Also, if you go outside with a cold in cold weather, 2 colds don't make a warm.

Question 10

why might someone have a cold that has lasted for 36 days?

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Cold?: Might it be another type of viral illness or an allergy?

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