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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on flu and cold.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cough: Cough into elbow space to avoid spread of germs.

Answered 6/22/2013

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If you are sick with cold or flu - get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods.

Answered 3/25/2022

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Plain: Plain soap is good, antimicrobial soap is better, and alcohol-based handrub kills the most bacteria.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Flu: Flu and cold might take a week or two weeks till they get better. Warm fluid, sleep using an extra pilow, .

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Be: Be diligent about the hand washing of yourself and those around you.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Zinc: Zinc products may reduce severity and length of your cold!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Honey,: Honey, lemon, and hot tea will sooth a sore throat.

Answered 3/27/2020

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Chicken soup: A nice big bowl of chicken soup.

Answered 11/26/2014

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Is: Is it a cold or asthma flare up? Check your peak flow.

Answered 2/26/2018

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

To: To help bring a fever down, you might want to try giving your baby a lukewarm bath, not a cool bath.

Answered 3/29/2013

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