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Today i woke up with a sore throat and a runny nose. gosh i just hate getting a cold. what can i do so it'll go away? it's viral with no strep. :((

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Zinc: Zinc tablets or lozenges can shorten the length of a cold. In general you should eat healthy, get plenty of rest, exercise regularly and drink plenty of fluids to keep your immune system functioning as strongly as possible. Hope this helps.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2019

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