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I think i have a cold coming on, what are the best ways to treat the symptoms and not be as contagious? i work with the public on a daily basis and i have my brothers wedding coming up in a few days.
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Shorten duration: Force fluids, 8-10 glasses day, Cold-Eze Losenges ( zinc ( 3-4 times daily,tea and honey, honey alone, hot steam showers, nasal saline and grandma's chicken soup- OK to use Robitussin DM as needed for cough and Claritin - 1.day for post nasal drip.
Answered 9/10/2014
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What your symptoms: First treat the symptoms second hydrate well if you are coughing a lot wear a mask in the public take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever or chills take a lot of vitamin C and Zink and eat local honey if available in the end in spite of all the effort you will not be able to cheat nature have a god time in the wedding and good luck
Answered 11/22/2017
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