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What is the science behind drinking lots of fluids to cure a cold? Yes, I still have a cold

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It doesn't actually cure your cold, and the science is meager. The benefit is symptom relief, a combination of staying hydrated helping with the mucus, and compensating for the appetite suppressing effects of being sick (eating less makes it easier to drink less and get dehydrated).
1 cup fresh Orange juice + 1/4 cup rum.. home remedy daw.. haven't tried it though hehe