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what is the rapid treatment for common colds?
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
None: I am unaware of no medication Zicam though can help, also extra vitamin C . I take vitamin D3 and glyconutirents too http://mtex.it/k1u96bvl
Answered on Jan 5, 2020
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Listerine: Vitamin C is indeed helpful at doses of 1000-2000 mg daily. A study done 20 yrs ago also showed that Listerine gargles every 4 hours for the first 3 days of a cold sh0ortened a cold by 1.5 days. None of the other mouthwashes nor salt water gargles had any effect.
Answered on Jan 2, 2017
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Dr. Michael Coogan answered
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TLC: Since colds are viral infection, there is no "magic medicine" for a cure. In infants, saline nose drops may be used to loosen nasal mucus before wipin ... Read More
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Dr. Jason Boardman answered
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Symptomatic: The common cold is usually viral and self limited. Treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms and not directly at the virus.
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Rest and fluids: Treatments do not affect the course of illness. Take tylenol (acetaminophen) if you have fever, drink plenty of fluids, get some rest and take precaut ... Read More
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Dr. Francine Yep answered
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Maybe but ...: When you take zinc tablets/syrup for a cold, you may be sick for a shorter period of time and your cold symptoms may not be so severe. Sounds good, ri ... Read More
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