Aches and pains. Pain (think: body aches and a sore throat) is also a tip off that you’re dealing with a virus like a cold.
Meanwhile, "cold compresses may help numb the pain, reduce inflammation, and decrease sinus swelling." Switching between these temperatures may stimulate blood circulation, encourage drainage ...
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