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==There is no specific treatment for the common cold since there are countless virus's which can infect someone. However, there are ways you can increase recovery speed. Sleeping and drinking plenty of fluids (preferably warm and hot) are just some of the methods. ==

==Sleeping allows the body to rest so the immune system can focus all its attention on the virus strands running rampant within your body. Fluids help keep your cells from dehydrating and cut down or loosen up the amount of mucus in your breathing passageway. Dehydrated cells allow virus cells to produce faster and cause further complications such as bronchitis. ==


==You might have been told to keep warm often even though the common cold isn't actually caught through cold weather. Keeping warm allows the body to use more energy on combating the virus within your body instead of burning energy to try and keep warm. ==


==Taking vitamin supplements may shorten the length of the cold but it's important to be aware of the recommended dosage. Overdoses of Vitamin C can cause extreme diarrhea, zinc can cause irritability and sore joints, and vitamin E can have an anticoagulant effect. ==


==Other common "off the shelf" food products may also help. Chicken soup contains selenium, an element in necessary for proper immune system function. If canned soup is bought, low-salt versions are recommended to cut down on possible cell-dehydration. Warm mullein, green tea and other herbal teas can help soothe a sore throat and boost the immune system. ==


==Antibiotics only work in combating viral infections. Using them to cure a cold, which is almost always caused by a virus strand is useless and may have unwanted side effects such as excessive diarrhea and bacterial immunity. ==

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Brainpop - Antibiotic Resistance http://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/antibioticresistance/
 * This video is may help you understand the dangers of using antibiotics to treat common colds and other virus related diseases alike.

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