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What's to be done about cold before it fully takes hold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can't , it runs : It's course. 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 & small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Answered 8/21/2013

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