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How to stop the cold from getting worse?
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Plenty of fluids: Plenty of fluids, rest, chicken soup can shortened the duration of cold which is a viral illness. Not getting enough liquids, rest, nutrition, and proper sleep may make cold worse. Saline nasal lavage may make cold symptoms better.
Answered 10/23/2017
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