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Cure for flu, symptoms: runny nose fever congested ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It runs it course : Unless you take an antiviral very early on. 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 >.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No cure: Treat symptoms. Mostly rest and staying away from the well ones so don't spread the germs!

Answered 8/27/2013

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