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Drink lots of water, get lots of rest. Do not take cold tablets as they just mask the symptoms and push the bacteria back into the system.
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Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold?
A. they deactivate histamine
What formulation of zinc has been found effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?
Zinc gluconate
Does salt water cure common cold?
No, but it can help soothe a sore throat if you gargle with warm salt water. See the related question below for more information on treating a cold.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Why antibiotics are not effective against cold and flu?
The common cold, like influenza, is a viral infection. Although innoculations can help prevent the flu, antibiotics (which kill bacteria) are only effective in treating bacterial infections (such as pneumonia) that may result.
How effective are antihistamines and decongestants in treating the common cold?
Individuals should determine whether they wish to use any of these drugs. None of them shorten or cure a cold. At best they help a person feel more comfortable.
Can you take your nasal drainage specimen and find a cure for the common cold?
No scientist has been able to so far, but should you try and succeed, you will surely be well rewarded! For information about treating a cold, see the related questions.
Why are anti biotics are unhelpful for treating a common cold?
Because antibiotics treat bacterial infections not viral. There are some viral colds like the flu in which antibiotics will work.
Is cold or hot better for treating cold sores in the mouth?
Warm, moist compresses will do the trick.
What is the name for treating tissue with cold temperature?
Cryotherapy - The treatment of tissue with the use of cold temperatures
How do you write efficacious in a sentence?
That medicine is efficacious in treating a cold
Treating tissue with cold temperatures is called?
Cryogenic surgery
