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Treatment - cold symptoms

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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 also:

  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Stuffy nose

Review Date: 02/22/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)