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A 44-year-old male asked:

I am a cold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Do you have a cold?: Tips: Sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestionsaline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup. Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea. Fever/ painacetaminophen / NSAID’s Rest!!
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Last updated Nov 2, 2020

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