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After visiting a public swimming pool i caught a cold. how can i shorten the time of recovery?
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Rest, Fluids: Decongestant tablets. Zinc sulfate lozenges may help. Time is your best ally. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 9/28/2016
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