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I have a bad cold and no over the counter cold medicine is helping what should i do?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See doc: Time to see doc. Quarantine and testing would be likely needed. Hydration remains mainstay until more known. Ideally your GP would be best to coordinate.

Answered 1/15/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold/ COVID Sx's: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms: temp of at least 99.6 F (37.5 C), Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. treatments, medications or remedies that cure COVID -19. Make sure to quarantine. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med & nasal saline irrigation may help mild

Answered 1/15/2021

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