There is no cure for the common cold, but many tried-and-trueremediescan help reduce symptoms and ease recovery.
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Coughing, congestion, and other cold symptoms can make getting a good night’s sleep challenging.
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Staying hydrated helps thin mucus and clear congestion.
Adults should aim to drink between 9 and 13 cups of fluids daily.
Carbonated and caffeinated beverages can worsen dehydration.
Read the label to ensure your medication addresses all of your symptoms.
Use a Humidifier
Drinking fluids can help thin mucus and clear congestion; ahumidifiercan do the same.
Cold weather and indoor heating can dry the air around you.
Using a humidifier can help counter the dryness.
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They can be taken as supplements, made into teas, or used in other forms.
Antibiotics cannot cure the common cold since they kill bacteria and not viruses like colds.
Treating a cold focuses on managing your symptoms to find relief.
You may need to employ a variety of medications and strategies to find comfort during your cold.
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