Dear Dr. Ramsey,
I seem to get colds all the time. I wonder if there is1I can do to stop getting them. What should I do if I have a cold?
Shirley
Dear Shirley,
Most people get colds by touching things that another person with a cold once touched. You can 2 catch a cold by shaking hands. 3 if someone you know has a cold, you should try not to use the same cup, dish or telephone.
Many doctors 4 that Vitamin C can help stop colds. They 5people to take some Vitamin C when they start to get cold symptoms (症状). You can also have a try. But if it doesn't work, you should go to the 6.
To fight a cold, the body 7 healthy food. If you have a cold, you should eat well, but not eat too much. And you should drink lots of water. Also be sure to get enough 8 and stay warm. When you get a cold, having a good rest is important and 9 When you have a cold, you should also try to protect (保护) other people. Cover your mouth and nose 10 a tissue (纸巾) when you cough . Wash all the things that you touch with very hot water before anyone else uses them.
Dr. Ramsey