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What the best remedy for a the common cold that has moved into the chest. i'm prefer not to take antibiotics as i'm not sure its necessary. ?
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Cold: Feed a cold, starve a fever ! Try Tylenol 500mg two three times a day. If you have Zicam in the pharmacy then one every thee hours will relieve your symptoms. Tussi Organadin may help your cough. Otherwise it is self limiting. However if you get no relief then it may be bacterial and you need to see a doctor to get an antibiotic. Good Luck
Answered 1/15/2019
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Not zinc: Zinc based products do not help a cold, and can cause nausea. Fluids, rest, hot tea and honey work!
Answered 1/15/2019
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Pelargonium and...: The vast majority of coughs that start as a cold are viral and many studies show antibiotics don't help these infections. There's good evidence that pelargonium sidoides (widely sold as Umcka) is effective for colds and bronchitis- see http://tinyurl.com/ztoepsy Try Vit. D 10,000 iu/day. Homeopathy is inexpensive, very safe and in my experience can work like magic- see http://tinyurl.com/zuwx6u9
Answered 3/25/2022
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