Common cold treatment

There is no cure for the common cold, but you can get relief from your cold symptoms by

Resting in bed
Drinking plenty of fluids
Gargling with warm salt water or using throat sprays or lozenges for a scratchy or sore throat
Using petroleum jelly for a raw nose

Medication:under the supervision of a physician(Tylenol(Paracetamol) for fever and anti-histamines for runny nose .

Although inhaling steam may temporarily relieve symptoms of congestion, health experts have found that this approach is not an effective treatment.
Antibiotics: Never take antibiotics to treat a cold.It could lead to antibiotic resistance.Common cold is caused by virus.No evidence of benefit has been found.

Source: nih.gov ,pubmed

Others:

Vitamin C , Zinc and rose-hips :Some claim these could reduce the duration of common cold.In any case these are not harmful.You can take lemon juice.

Source:Pubmed
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