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I am suffering from cold & cough.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cold and cough: Ok, the majority of cold and cough symptoms are caused by a virus (the common cold), so rest, drink plenty of fluids and take over the counter cold and cough medications as needed. hopefully you will feel better sooner. good luck, get well soon.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Any fever?: if not then it is likely a viral illness that will go away on its own. If you have a fever you need to see a doctor

Answered 1/29/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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 neti 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.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Best cold treatment: Days 1-3 are the itchy, sneezy, runny phase. Take antihistamine and, if you can get it, ipratropium bromide .06% nasal spray. Days 4-7 are the congestion phase. Use afrin 12 hour nasal decongestant spray --don't use it for more than three days -- to keep you nose open. If you are not completely better within two weeks from when it started, then you probably have a complication like sinusitis.

Answered 10/14/2016

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