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how should i treat common cold with simple home remedies?
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Dr. Thomas Marxenanswered
Periodontics 36 years experience
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What home remedies for a common cold actually work?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Cold remedies: Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can you please list the most common home remedies to cure the common cold?
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Dr. David Martinanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Common cold: To truly cure the common cold, the only thing i know that will work is time. Everything else to my knowledge just helps with the symptoms. Some studies have discussed zinc, but it can make people quite nauseated, so i don't recommend it.
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