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What are some of the non-drug treatments for common cold?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The non drug treatments for Common cold include:: Watchful waiting, Honey, Nasal saline irrigation, Bathroom steam, Throat lozenges, Warm bath.

Answered 6/2/2020

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