Having a bad cold is the most common condition for which people visit their doctor. Many people believe that colds are caused by bacteria, when in fact they’re caused by viruses. If a doctor prescribes an antibiotic for a cold, it is useless. To get rid of a cold, get plenty of sleep, avoid processed sugar, and drink plenty of water. Nutritional supplements that can help your body kill cold viruses include Olive Leaf Extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and garlic. Call your doctor is you have a fever of 103 or greater, ear pain or eye pain, shortness of breath or a persistent, uncontrollable cough, or green or yellow phlegm or nasal discharge.
Number one reason for doctor visits
Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a dedicated and hard-working physician with a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a medical career spanning over 35 years, he has helped people worldwide by providing innovative solutions to improving and maintaining their health. His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of important biomedical research. Despite the demands of a full-time medical practice, to stay at the forefront and continuously improve the care of his patients, Dr. Thomas devotes 20-30 hours a week to reviewing the latest scientific literature and talking with leading scientists to uncover potentially promising treatments.