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A member asked:
Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with a cold.
17 doctors weighed in across 9 answers
Ignore: Drink fluids, rest, take Mucinex (guaifenesin) (dm if cough), Ibuprofen for fever or aches. Use tissues and handwa.
Answered 8/23/2015
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Ignore: The cold is like the body's way of forcing you to slow down, so that you can rest.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Ignore: Try Vitamin C, for a healthy immune boost, to fight infections.
Answered 6/5/2014
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Ignore: Fluids and rest is the best to get rid of that cold that takes away your breath...
Answered 10/2/2014
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Ignore: Rest,liquids,tea,lemon. Cover mouth with inner arm. Wash hands Vit. C.
Answered 5/9/2015
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Ignore: Here it goes... Drink many fluids, No antibiotics first, tylenol for aches.
Answered 9/8/2015
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Ignore: If your draining heavily, take benadryl (diphenhydramine). If stuffed up, take a decongestant. Use Zicam pump asap.
Answered 11/26/2015
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Vicks: Vicks Inhaled - humidifier/steam Cough drops, honey Kisses & rest Saline nasal, fluids Decongestant.
Answered 2/4/2016
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Ignore: Symptomatic treatment as relive congestion: NASAL SALINE RINSE , Steam inhalation , warm beverages.
Answered 2/25/2016
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