A sniffle here, a cough there and suddenly a cold has come. What to do? Here’s how to treat — and not treat — a cold. A: The “common cold” lasts three to 10 days, though a cough can stick around ...
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Why the common cold still has no cure, even now
The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, empties classrooms and costs health systems huge sums every winter. Despite ...
If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...
With the arrival of cooler weather, the season of hacking and sniffling is here. Once again, haggard-looking people roam the aisles of American pharmacies, clutching tissues and looking for relief — ...
Cold, dry weather can cause lip irritation, cracking, and cold sores. Blistex offers several over-the-counter products to treat cold sores and moisturize lips. Using antiviral creams at the first sign ...
Vitamin C doesn’t cure the common cold, but it may reduce symptoms and duration; a balanced diet and rest remain essential for recovery.
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