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What to do if i could feel a sore throat / cold coming?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

What to do:: 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 netti 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. For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see

Answered 7/4/2014

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