The best way to get over a cold.

When you have a cold, the best thing you can do is rest and drink lots of fluids. Over-the-counter medicines can help relieve your symptoms, but they won’t cure your cold. In most cases, your cold will go away in a week or two without treatment. There are some things you can do to feel better:

• Drink plenty of fluids. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks, which can make dehydration worse.
• Rest. Your body needs time to heal.
• Gargle with warm salt water. This can help soothe a sore or scratchy throat.
• Drink warm beverages. Hot tea, chicken soup or warm apple cider vinegar with honey can help break up congestion and provide relief from coughing.
• Use a humidifier. Dry air can worsen congestion and coughing.
• Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicines. These can help relieve symptoms, but won’t cure your cold. Be sure to read and follow all instructions on the label.

If your cold symptoms last more than a week or if you develop a fever, see your doctor. You may have a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics. #cold #flu