common cold
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Proven Ways to Treat a Sore Throat (and the Internet Myths That Don’t Actually Work)
A sore throat isn’t exactly the end of the world, but when you have that scratchy, hurts-to-swallow feeling, you’re surely looking for relief beyond an endless stream of cough drops. What other scientifically-backed, at-home methods can you use to soothe the pain?
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Ask LH: What’s The Best Way To Deal With A Cold?
Dear Lifehacker, what’s the best way to deal with a cold? Some people tell me to use drugs, others tell me that stops my body fighting it naturally. Some people tell me to blow my nose, some say that’s a waste of time. Should I rest? Should I exercise and sweat it out? What should…