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Over-the-counter options range from syrups to pills, lozenges to menthol rubs — but medication isn’t always the best treatment
When your body is fighting infection, your internal temperature rises as a defensive response
Certain medicines and home remedies like ginger, honey and thyme can help calm a cough
If you’re getting four or more colds a year, your immune system might not be in its best shape
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Studies have shown promising results, but additional research is needed
Use a bleach solution to sanitize surfaces like doorknobs, counters, toilets and light switches
Simple solutions like adding moisture to the air and using nasal sprays can help ease your cough and other symptoms of the illness
Walking pneumonia is milder and doesn’t always require medication — but it’s also highly contagious
Infection and inflammation can cause you to lose your voice and have other voice changes until you’re fully healed
A COVID-19 infection can bring on depression or anxiety months after physical symptoms go away
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