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Does Zinc Reduce The Common Cold Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Treatment Cold Symptoms

Definition


Alternative Names

Cold symptoms - treatment


Information

Question:

How are cold symptoms best treated?

Answer:

Zinc lozenges may reduce the duration and intensity of cold symptoms, but reports are mixed. In general, each symptom of a cold may be treated separately. See sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, fever, chills, and muscle aches.


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Health Guide

FAQ about Zicam Warning and Recall
...over-the-counter product that contains zinc and is used to reduce both the duration and the severity of the common cold. According to the manufacturer, Zicam works best when used or taken within... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...and getting lots of rest when needed is still the best bit of advice to ease the discomforts of the common cold. Water is the best fluid and helps lubricate the mucous membranes. (There is no... Read more »
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Common Cold
...yogurt: The beneficial bacteria in some active yogurt cultures help prevent colds. Take zinc: Children and adults who are zinc-deficient get more infections and stay sick longer. ... Read more »
Sinusitis: Prevention
...colds than people who have high stress levels or those who have low stress and few social connections.ZincZinc appears to have certain important effects on the immune system and it may have a... Read more »

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