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How come the better your immune system is, the worse your cold symptoms are?
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Not true!: A weak immune system worsens cold symptoms and prolongs the duration of your cold. Both physical and emotional stress, or a combination of both, will do this. Simply untrue!
Answered 6/23/2013
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