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What is the fastest way to get rid of a cold. i have a cough and a bit of a runny nose. does vitamin c help?

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Dr. Bruce Weisbrot answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Antihistamines/rest : Rest plus an antihistamine and warm salt water gargles will help. Vitamin c can help and can't hurt. Try airborne at first signs of a cold. The most important thing is to rest and not to rush back to normal life until you are recovered.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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