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How Long Do Cold and Flu Germs Live on Surfaces?
Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which ...
Facts and myths of the common cold
Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.The ...
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Why Whiskey Won’t Help Ease Your Cold Symptoms
No, healthcare providers do not recommend whiskey to help with a cold because alcohol can suppress your immune system. Here’s ...
Your guide to cold flu, and strep: How to tell them apart, protect your health
Dr. Kevin Allen Davis explains the differences between colds, flu and strep, when to seek care and tips to prevent illness.
Sleepy nurses vulnerable to common cold, other infections
Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says.
Dear Doctor: Can taking Claritin-D make my body get rid of cold viruses faster?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on a low-sodium diet by choice. I do not add salt to anything, except when I bake for others. I have ...
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Remedies for Chest Congestion
A chest cold results from the same virus as the common cold and usually presents as a runny nose, sinus infection, or sore throat before settling into your lungs. When the bronchi in your lungs ...
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The Common Cold: Fact vs. Myth
Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days. The symptoms are runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat. But with the common ...