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i have a cold?

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Colds are contagious: After having a day of cold or flu symptoms, a person is still quite contagious. It is hard to tell when a person is not contagious, because that varies from case to case, and because the viruses decrease over a few days (they don't all die at exactly one moment in time). The safer thing to do is to... avoid spreading viruses by touching others, or by sneezing or coughing on others... for a week.

Question 2

i have a cold?

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Colds are contagious: After having a day of cold or flu symptoms, a person is still quite contagious. It is hard to tell when a person is not contagious, because that varies from case to case, and because the viruses decrease over a few days (they don't all die at exactly one moment in time). The safer thing to do is to... avoid spreading viruses by touching others, or by sneezing or coughing on others... for a week.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

how do i know i have a cold?

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Symptoms: The symptoms and signs of the common cold include  nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, throat irritation or laryngitis, fever and cough. If you have these symptoms you probably have a cold, but I suggest an exam at a clinic to rule out any other possible conditions which are more serious such as pneumonia or another infectious disease. Best of luck with your health!

Question 6

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 7

i have a cold. what can i do?

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Pelargonium sidoides: The herb pelargonium sidoides, the root of a geranium native to south africa, is the best-proven treatment for colds, sinus infections & sinusitis. It's the first thing i (& my family) take when getting sick & has helped hundreds of my patients. It is widely available in a product called umcka, sold at health food stores & many pharmacies. See http://naturalmedicinejournal.Net/pdf/nmj_dec09_bp.Pdf.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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!

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