Question 1

whats good for the cold?

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Prevention: There is no effective treatment for viral colds.  Your best bet is to take preventive measures, frequent hand washing being the easiest and most effective.  Avoiding crowded places and contact with people with colds would limit your exposure to the virus.

Question 2

is coldrex any good for cold?

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Relieves symptoms: Coldrex is a brand of cold medicines, with several varieties, similar to the cold medicines we have in the america. Coldrex uses paracetamol, whereas the american medicines use acetominophen (tylenol). Acetominophen or paracetamol are helpful for fevers, aches, and pains. Phenylephrine (in some medicines) is a decongestant that helps relieve stuffy noses. Dm is a cough suppressant.

Question 3

is claritan d good for colds?

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Yes, it can help.: 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 ; 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

good evening dr i have back pain more special when its cold it becomes worse. what could be the problem?

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Uncertain: BAck pain is often from a musculoskeletal cause. Your doctor can assess and better determine cause. Some things you can try at home for back pain include a warm shower with the water aimed at your back, a heating pad (insure that you don’t get burned), stretching &amp; Tylenol or NSAID’s. If your pain is severe or chronic, a medical evaluation would be prudent. Acupuncture &amp; massage can be beneficial

Question 5

is cold shower good?

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Not necessarily: It is definitely unpleasant especially for a novice to this practice. I am not aware of any positive effects of cold showers except for possible training to endure cold temperatures in someone who may expect to be exposed to those w/out having adequate clothes. Some popular beliefs are that cold exposure may raise one's body resistance to colds, but that's more of a unsubstantiated myth.

Question 6

what is good to take for a cold?

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Fluids, meds: Lots of fluid, tylenol (acetaminophen) for aches and a decongestant for stuffiness. Can use Robitussin if cough is an issue.

Question 7

is cold milk is good for acidity?

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Cold milk.: So far as i know the temperature of the milk does not have any influence.  Milk can temporarily buffer stomach acid, but the calcium in it actually promotes acid production.  If you are bothered by an acid stomach there are better options available.  Speak to your doctor.

Question 8

what is a good way to cure a cold?

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Symptom relief: 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 9

is getting hungry with a cold good?

Accepted Answer

That is just fine.: You can eat normally when you have a cold.

Question 10

what's a really good cure for a cold?

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No cure, sx relief: 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!

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