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.
Which natural remedies have you used for the common cold? Have you seen them be effective in your anecdotal experience?
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Meet The Creators
- 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
