A 36-year-old member asked:
What is the best cold medicine to take?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Meds are often not: needed. Cold 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.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
What is the best medicine to take for a cold?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 29 years experience
No such thing: There is no good medication for most viral illnesses, including a cold. Rest, more rest, and plenty of hydration are what the doctor orders.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Best natural medicine for cold?
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Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes daily at noon or Vitamin D3 10,000 IU/day (NOW brand is good)
4. Zinc supplement 50 mg/day (NOW brand is good) with food for 7-10 days
5. No milk products for 10-15 days
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me what's the best medicine for a cold?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Meds aren't always: Needed. Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup. Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.. Fever/ pain – Acetaminophen / nsaid’s rest!
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What medicine is best for curing a cold?
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Dr. Shabbir Hossainanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Laughter?: Colds are usually caused by viruses and there really is no targeted treatments.Most treatments are intended to control symptoms until your body's immune system clears it out.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Whats the best medicine for a cold?
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Dr. Kenneth Chenganswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Depends on symptoms: Medications for "colds" don't get rid of the cold but only alleviate symptoms. Fever can be reduced by tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil, nasal congestion can be relieved with a saline nasal spray and a mucolytic (mucunex), and cough can be relieved with a cough suppressant. Best to consult with your doctor first to confirm that a more serious infection is not occurring.
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