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Do Aspirin And Ibuprofen Help In Treating Cold?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: I just took 2 asprin and ibuprofen I have a cold and no thinking clearly
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Aspirin, Ibuprofen will not help.

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P

Well either Aspirin nor Ibuprofen will help in cold. You need to take either Cetrizine or Montelukast for this . Take it for 2 days if you have it at home else get a prescription for that.

In addition drink hot water only , do steam inhalation 3-4 times per day, avoid Citrus fruits .

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.
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Do Aspirin And Ibuprofen Help In Treating Cold?

Brief Answer: Aspirin, Ibuprofen will not help. Detailed Answer: HI Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P Well either Aspirin nor Ibuprofen will help in cold. You need to take either Cetrizine or Montelukast for this . Take it for 2 days if you have it at home else get a prescription for that. In addition drink hot water only , do steam inhalation 3-4 times per day, avoid Citrus fruits . Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards.