MSN: What cold medicine can I take while pregnant? Here's what's safe (and what to avoid) What cold medicine can I take while pregnant? Here's what's safe (and what to avoid) When you're feeling sniffly and achy, it's normal to wonder whether cold medicine is safe during pregnancy.

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The answer? It depends. Some of the ingredients in cold medications have been studied and ... GREENVILLE, S.C.

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(WSPA) — Millions of Americans living with heart conditions should consult their doctors before using over-the-counter cold and allergy medications this season. As part of our “Ask ... Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses.

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But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them. Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals.

Care tips include: Rest. Drink plenty of liquids. Humidify the air. Use saline nasal rinses.