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Is aspirin effective for fighting colds and flu?
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No: It can bring down a fever but thats about all!
Answered 11/20/2018
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Aspirin: Aspirin may help to reduce pain & fever. However, it will not accelerate healing. In fact, sometimes but muting fever, it is argued that the viral illness may take longer to resolve.
Answered 11/24/2018
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