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A member asked:
What remedies are useful for curing a common cold? i had a sore throat before and the salt water has cured that so what can i use for a common cold
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Rest and soup: Your body's defenses will help fight the virus causing the common cold. We don't have a cure, but rest and chicken soup will help you feel better.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Cold: Hydrate, saline spray, warm steam all help. All of the OTC drugs help but have to watch for side effects especially if you have any heart issues
Answered 3/15/2017
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Common cold: Hi, rest, warm fluid, soup, steaming with hot water, taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) and gurgling salt water. Feel better soon.
Answered 3/22/2015
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