What is the treatment and prescription of cold & flu?
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well the doctor will prescribe antibiotics and the treatment is bed rest and fluids
You don't take antibiotics with a cold or flu. Antibiotics are for bacterial infection. Colds and Flus are viral infections. Over the counter remedies like Benedryl or NyQuil help the symptoms, but they make you sleepy. You can take aspirin or Tylenol if you have a fever or muscle aches. Vicks vapor rub on your chest helps your chest congestion. Hot steamy shower help too. An a vaporizer add humidity to the air to help make breathing easier.
Drinks lots of fluids, tea with honey for a sore throat, get a much rest as you can. Chicken soup is a time honored remedy. Zinc lozenges are clinicaly proven to reduce the length of your cold.
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