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Could you tell me what is the perfect medicine for cold?
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Medications are: Often not needed for a cold. For fever/ pain – Acetaminophen / nsaid’s 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.
Answered 6/24/2014
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