A 41-year-old member asked:
please answer! what medicine to take for a cold?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Medications aren't: Required but can help w sxs. 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.
Answered on Apr 17, 2016
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Dr. Dan Fisher answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Loperamide: Also known as Imodium (loperamide). Dose is one tab now and 1 tabs after each loos bowel movement. Please read warnings on package.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
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.
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Dr. Daniel Rivas answered
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Many options: In general there are many options available to help with your cold symptoms. If you nose is runny you can take sudafed or Afrin (oxymetazoline) for n ... Read More
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Dr. Dan Fisher answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
What are symptoms?: Treatment of viral illnesses is based on the symptoms they cause. Runny / stuffy nose - decongestants, cough - antitussives, nausea / vomiting - anti ... Read More
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