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How do i treat my child's cold symptoms?

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Fluids, rest: The average cold lasts 2-3 weeks, with the worst symptoms occurring in the first 5-7 days. There is no treatment that changes this and makes a cold go away sooner. To make your child more comfortable, push fluids (preferably water and juice), run a vaporizer and encourage them to rest. Use Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for body aches, but not for fever below 103. Call if you have questions.

Answered 8/20/2014

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liquids, bedrest and: Acetaminophen for fever or pain.

Answered 6/24/2014

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