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Since yesterday i am down with cold and today i have noticed mild fever as well. please suggest me the the best medicine to beat this cold and flu.
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Symptomatic: You cannot cure the common cold. You can treat the symptoms and keep yourself well hydrated, rested and decongested. If this is influenza there is medication available but must be taken in first couple of days. See a doctor.
Answered 3/12/2013
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