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I've had a cold for a few days and i was wondering if there were natural home remedies to help relieve symptoms like cough runny nose and sore throat?

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Vit C: Vitamin C can help stabilize mucus membranes. This might be of some help

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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