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Hi, i have a cold and it's lasted about 5 days now. how do i get rid of the tickle and cough asap? it's hurting me. i want to stop coughing, how?
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A cold steam: VAPORIZER may "do the trick". Use it alone or with an OTC (Over the Counter) Nasal steroid spray ( eg: Nasocort, RhinoCort) Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 11/27/2017
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