Internist Questions Cold and Cough Medicines

What should I take incase of a common cold and flu?

Do I need to take medicines incase of a common cold and flu or should I wait for it to settle on its own?

1 Answer

Certain otc Meds that boost the immune system, are good for prevention. There are prescriptions to shorten the course of a virus, but they have to be taken on the first or second day of symptoms. Usually, most people take Meds according to the symptoms that they have.