THE FLU : THREE OUT OF FOUR DOCTORS RECOMMEND...
What comforts the most when you get the flu?
Dr. Maria McCutchan, emergency room physician, Good Samaritan Hospital
“I’m not a very good patient. I like to drink Sleepy Time tea with a little honey and maybe some Grand Marnier or Amaretto, and listen to classical music.”
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Dr. Kimberly Shriner, infectious disease specialist, Huntington Memorial Hospital
“I always thought Mozart was a good treatment. That and a hot toddy, plenty of rest, Tylenol and matzo ball soup.”
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Suzanne Rue, communicable disease nurse, L.A. Unified School District
“I have a favorite T-shirt--a great big, baggy men’s T-shirt--I always wear when I’m sick. It’s my healing T-shirt. I also like to eat beef barley soup and watch ‘One Life to Live.’ ”
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Dr. Demento, syndicated DJ
“Daytime TV.”
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