How can you shorten the duration of a cold

How to shorten the duration of a cold?

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1000 miligrams vitamin c a day.

What can I do to shorten the duration of the cold and relieve the…?

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It takes children (and adults) 7-10 days to fight off a cold virus. No medication can shorten that process, but you can make your child more comfortable. For babies and toddlers, use OTC saline nose drops to thin the mucus so the child can …

Does that Zicam medicine really shorten the duration of a cold??

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Absolutely! I took that stuff a couple months ago when I had a severe cold, except I used the tabelts that melt in your mouth. I really did get over my cold faster. it really does work!

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Does Zicam cold remedy really work to shorten the duration of a cold?

Q: I feel a cold coming on and can’t afford to get sick. I was considering trying Zicam since the commercials say it can shorten the duration of a cold. Has anyone ever tried it and does it really work?

A: I’m not a doctor, and I don’t even play one on t.v., but….I’ve read about lawsuits claiming that Zicam and similar product could permanently damage your senses of smell and taste. A Yahoo search on “Zicam lawsuit” returns lots of results. Of course, it may help you with no side effects at all. Personally, I won’t take the chance.

Does that Zicam medicine really shorten the duration of a cold?

Q: Today I woke up with a sore throat and a runny nose. So I picked up some Zicam nasal swabs, and I heard they make you get over your cold 3 times faster. Is that really true?

A: Absolutely! I took that stuff a couple months ago when I had a severe cold, except I used the tabelts that melt in your mouth. I really did get over my cold faster. it really does work!

Will exercise shorten the duration of a cold?

Q: Will running say 3 miles help me get over my cold?

A: I haven’t heard this before. To me it sounds like it would make you feel worse. However, I know if you get a massage while sick, you will get really sick, but it will go through your body faster. It may be possible to get the same effects through running, but be aware you might get a lot worse before you get better. Rest and relaxation is the best way to get better. Your body is meant to heal itself.