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Though many swear by alternative methods to shorten the duration of colds, doctor after doctor says that ‘nothing but time can cure the common cold,’ as this NY Times article reiterates. And while it appears to be true that there's not much choice but to wait it out, there are things that can alleviate symptoms, such as gargling with salt water.
According to Dr. Philip T. Hagen, editor in chief of the