Takes its course: Common cold is caused by a virus and gets better by itself in few days.You can treat the syptoms if troublesome 1 drink plenty fluids 2psedoephedrine helps with congestion 3dextrophenergan only if cough is so severe and interfere with sleeping or talking 4eat a balanced diet 5chicken soup has been recommended for years to reduce the symptoms 6 good night sleep and rest.
Answered 12/28/2013
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It runs it's course.: 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.
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