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What about zinc lozenges reduces duration and severity of the cold?
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HMM!!: There is significant variability in the results from research on the impact of zinc on the common cold. Some studies showed no effect and others showed benefit if taken the first day of symptom onset. Do not take zinc intranasally due to the potential for loss of sense of smell.
Answered 2/20/2020
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