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My brother has a cold/flu, now i feel like it's coming on to me (mainly at night). is there any way to stop it in its tracks ?
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Cold symptoms: There are no magic pills to take to prevent a cold once you have been exposed. Some studies show that you may have one day less of symptoms if you take zinc or echinacea, but this is controversial. Get plenty of rest, drink fluids, treat your symptoms with over the counter medications, and eat a healthy diet.
Answered 9/25/2014
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