I've been struggling with a cold for about a month now. I've tried using medicine and some alternative remedies, but nothing seems to work. Can you suggest what I might do to help reduce this cold?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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start drinking warm water and steam 5 times a day

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Answered 04/07/2025

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