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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 2

can you tell me what is the best homeopathic medicine for cold & cough ?

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No 1 "best": There is no 1 "best" homeopathic medicine for cold ; cough, because there are many different types of colds ; coughs.  Symptoms differ, or have peculiarities that distinguish one from another.  Some find that the remedy oscillococcinum helps -- if taken at the first sign of cold or flu.   Here's another reference with many more tips:  http://tinyurl.Com/l9vs7wc.

Question 3

what is the best medicine for cough and colds and colds?

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Rest: Rest, plenty of fluids, tea with honey...And time. You can try over the counter tylenol (acetaminophen) or iburofen if you have no medical problems (use as directed on the box) othewise, discuss even these medicines with your doctor.

Question 4

what is the best medicine to take for a cold?

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No such thing: There is no good medication for most viral illnesses, including a cold. Rest, more rest, and plenty of hydration are what the doctor orders.

Question 5

what is the best otc cold medicine for 10 yr old healthy child? running nose, itchy throat with mucus, sneezing, headache- no fever, no flu symptoms

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Ibuprofen and Honey: Believe it or not, raw honey, 1 to 2 teaspoons every 4 to 6 hours, is very beneficial. Also a good dose of Ibuprofen  every 6 hours can be greatly helpful.

Question 6

could you tell me what's the best medicine for cold/allergies?

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Treating congestion: Cold/allergies are usually a very vague and general term to descibe of nasal congestion, runny nose, cough due to post nasal drip and headache if there are sinus infections. Depending what causes it and how severe your symptoms are, best treatment can be different. If you can be more specific, it would be helpful. Otherwise, you should see a doctor to be evaluated to see which treatment is best.

Question 7

what is the best medicine to take if you're having a cold and are breast feeding ?

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Not decongestants: Avoid decongestants like pseudephedrine because they will cause you to produce less milk.

Question 8

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 9

could you tell me what's the best medicine for a cold?

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Meds aren't always: Needed. 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 & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea..  Fever/ pain – Acetaminophen / nsaid’s  rest!

Question 10

what is the best cold medicine to take?

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Meds are often not: 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 neti pot. *For anti-inflammatory effect &amp; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**For hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * Add honey &amp; a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea.

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