8 grams a day) have been studied in patients exposed to a cold virus, they are not effective in preventing a cold from developing. If taken on the first day of symptoms, large doses of vitamin C will shorten the length of the cold symptoms. Echinacea is widely used in Europe and the U.S. to reduce the symptoms of a cold. The evidence on zinc as a cold remedy is still inconclusive.
Relieving a Cold:
The typical recommendations for cold suffers are aimed at helping the body’s defenses fight the cold. This means drinking plenty of fluids to maintain moisture, using a cool mist humidifier to increase humidity in the air, eating healthy meals, and resting as much as possible. Many nonprescription products are available to reliever a cold. However, they will not prevent, cure, or shorten the length of a cold. Fever and pain medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can be used to ease sore throat, fever, and aches. Aspirin should not be used in children or teens due to its association with Reye’s syndrome. A high fever during a cold, or one that continues for several days, is probably not caused by the cold virus. Antibiotics are not effective in treating a cold since colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria. However, they may be effective in treating the complications of a cold, such as an ear infection, sinus infection or bacterial pneumonia. For most of us, a cold is a minor inconvenience. However, if symptoms continue more than 10 days, a fever continues more than two days, or a severe sore throat, deep cough, difficulty breathing, or ear pain develop, see your doctor.
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