A 34-year-old member asked:
What can i do to take care of and remedy a common cold?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Affleckanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Common cold: Great question! a lot of us would like to know the answer to this one, too. There really isn't any known cure, to date. There are some things to help the symptoms get better and there are a few things that help the cold go away faster. Increase fluid intake. Take anti-oxidant vitamins, like vit c & e. You can try zinc gluconate lozenges, but have to start within 3 days. Even chicken soup.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Symptom relief not: Cure. Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a neti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Top remedy for a common cold?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Tips: Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
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Clinton Township, MI
A 64-year-old male asked:
What should I take for a common cold?
5 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 57 years experience
OTC preparations: There are numerous over the counter preparations to counter congestion, pain, cough, fever and other symptoms of the common cold. Try one of these after reading the label to see if that product addresses the symptoms you are experiencing. Hope you feel better soon.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Which medicine should I take for common cold?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Don't necessarily : Need meds. Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
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