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<TD vAlign=top colSpan=2><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Flu and colds are caused by different viruses. A cold is called an upper respiratory infection, because it involves the nose, throat and surrounding air passages. Most colds do not include fever, chills or substantial lung involvement. <BR></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>1. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Eat chicken soup. It contains an amino acid called cysteine, which thins mucus and breaks up congestion. Plus, the steam from the soup helpsopen up air passages. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>2. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Gargle at the first sign of a scratchy throat with either mouthwash or 1 /2 tsp. of salt dissolved in 8 oz. warm water. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>3. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Stay warm. Getting chilled compromises your immune system. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>4. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Take aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever and inflammation if you are an adult. Give children acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Determine the dose according to the child's age and weight. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>5. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Drink hot beverages and take hot showers. Steam helps open up nasal passages and reduces congestion. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>6. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Drink a lot of liquid, enough so that your urine turns clear. Yellow urine means your urine is fairly concentrated. Clear urine means your body is well-hydrated. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>7. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Use cough syrup sparingly. Coughing is one of the ways the body gets rid of mucus. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>8. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Suck on a throat lozenge for relief from a sore throat. Choose a menthol-, phenol- or benzocaine-based lozenge; these are the ones that will help to numb the throat. They also help open up nasal passages. Zinc lozenges may also be helpful. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>9. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Put an extra pillow under your head when you sleep to help your nasal passages drain. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=right><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>10. </FONT> </TD>
<TD><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Rest. If you have a bad cold, one of the best ways to treat it is to take a few days off and sleep. </FONT><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=1></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Antibiotics are effective only against bacteria, so they are completely ineffective against a cold. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Too much vitamin C can cause diarrhea and gastric discomfort. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Take aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce fever and inflammation if you are an adult. Give children acetaminophen. Determine the dose according to the child's age and weight. If age and weight aren't compatible, calculate dose using weight. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><FONT face=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=-1>Be cautious not to overmedicate yourself with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. OTC cough syrups have multiple ingredients that sometimes counteract each other. </FONT></TD></TR>
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