Coping with the Common Cold

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Coping with the Common Cold

• Presented by
• Jae Chung M.D.

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Cold Facts

• We have more than 1 billion colds annually
• No remedy cures the common cold
• You can reduce the chances of catching a cold
• You can feel better when you are sick

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When You Are Feeling Sick

• Get plenty of rest
• Drink lots of fluids
• Consume chicken soup

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If Your Throat Is Sore

• Gargle with warm salt water
• Let a lozenge dissolve slowly in your mouth
• Choose one with menthol and mild anesthetic

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If Your Nose Is Stuffy

• Try a decongestant
• Shrinks blood vessels
• Do not take for more than three days
• Try an antihistamine
• Relieves a runny nose, itching, and sneezing
• Has a drying effect

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Avoid a Cold

• Stay away from other people with colds
• Wash your hands frequently
• Keep your hands away from you mouth and nose
• Dispose of tissues promptly