To fighta respiratory infection and dampen symptoms such as a runny nose and sorethroat, taking an alkalizing mixture of sodium bicarbonate and potassiumbicarbonate will certainly help.The apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda taken 2times or more a day is another treatment as is lemon and baking soda, orlime and baking soda formulas.