After the age of 30 the number starts to decrease to about two per year. As long as your temperature remains below 102 F there is no need to lower it. Cold viruses do not reproduce at higher body temperatures. A slight fever should help you get rid of the virus quicker and feel better much sooner. You should only use these medications if you have a temperature greater than 105 F, severe muscle aches or weakness.
Chicken soup does help the symptoms.
Chicken contains a natural amino acid called cysteine. Campbell's soup won't work as well as the homemade version. Make the soup hot and spicy with plenty of pepper. The spices will trigger a sudden release of watery fluids in the mouth, throat, and lungs. This will help thin down the respiratory mucus, so it's easier to cough up and expel.