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What’s the best way to treat the common cold?

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From incantations in ancient Egypt, bloodletting in 18th century Europe, to President Coolidge inhaling poisonous chlorine gas in 1924, the common cold has inspired a variety of creative treatments. Today pharmacies are filled with an endless assortment of cold remedies. But how do these products work? And are they effective? Explore the most common categories of cold medicines and their purposes.

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Educator
Joel Goldberg
Director
Lippy
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Composer
Cem Misirlioglu, Work Play Work
Sound Designer
Cem Misirlioglu, Work Play Work
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Produced by
Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Shannon Odell
Fact-Checker
Charles Wallace

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