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My cold would go away but then it comes back in a different form like a virus. any thoughts?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Is it a cold or : is it allergies if symptoms are recurrent. For viral respiratory infection- rest, hydrate, quarantine & eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup.

Answered 5/22/2020

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