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Why is it recommended to drink lots of fluid when treating a cold?
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Not proven: Although a warm cup of tea especially with honey and lemon are soothing, there is no proof that over-hydration helps your cold. However chicken soup was reported to be beneficial but there is no reason to have a potful of it either. Inhaling warm steam for a few minutes may even be more soothing.
Answered 10/31/2018
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