A member asked:
What is the best best cure for cold, home remedies please, ?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
There are no cures: The common cold is due to one of a dozen or so viruses, none of which are treatable with medication currently available. You can alleviate symptoms of congestion, fever, cough with a variety of otc products that your friendly pharmacist will be happy to recommend. Hope you feel better quickly.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
No cures 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 netti 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. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
What are the best home remedies that can alleviate symptoms from a bad cold?
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Umcka/ irrigation: Pellargonium sidoides is a herb native to South Africa that is proven to help relieve colds quite well- it is widely sold under the name umcka. High doses of vit. C (1-2000 mg every hour until you get loose stools) may help, as can zinc lozenges. You can also try a silver hydrosol nasal spray like sovereign silver & nasal irrigation- see http://www.Webmd.Com/allergies/ss/slideshow-nasal-irrigation.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
I am starting to get caught with the cold,what is the best home remedies for preventing the cold?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Wash hands & avoid : sick people. 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 & asmall amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.. Fever/ pain – acetaminophen/ nsaid’s rest!
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