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Thursday November 30, 2023

What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'

Doctors and researchers question the efficacy of many common over-the-counter treatments for colds and flus. Jeff Greenberg/Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images hide caption

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What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'

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November 30, 2023 • One common decongestant, phenylephrine, was found ineffective this fall. Doctors are skeptical about the rest of the over-the-counter cold cures lineup.