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MARION RICHMAN, MD: That would definitely be better for the consumer. But they may still want to you know talk to their doctor and make sure their symptom profile is appropriate for the medicine they're going to take.
ANNOUNCER: With the common cold, treatment is also geared towards relieving symptoms.
MARION RICHMAN, MD: For cold we still don't have the cure, so the treatment options are really limited to whatever symptoms you have. For the congestion there's the decongestants. Runny nose you can use antihistamines. Cough you can use cough suppressants.
ANNOUNCER: Plenty of rest and drinking lots of fluids can also be effective. Ultimately, understanding the difference between the common cold and an allergy can mean finding the most effective treatments to fight off the symptoms of both.
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