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What are other good ways to get rid of a cold except medication?
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Time: Most cold are viruses. If you treat a cold it gets better in 14 days. If you don't it takes 2 weeks. (no difference).
Answered 6/22/2019
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Staying hydrated: A cold may last for a week or more, after which it typically resolves on its own. For non-drug symptom management, saline drops/spray can be used to relieve nasal congestion. What’s most important is getting good rest and staying hydrated. The time to get in touch with your doctor is if you develop a fever of 100.4 F or more for 24+ hrs, have shortness of breath or trouble breathing, or sinus pain
Answered 6/23/2019
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