Extra rest will provide you with the needed energy to fight off viruses. Try to get some extra rest at night and in-between classes, if possible.
Fluids help loosen secretions and carry the virus out of the body.
Hot liquids such as chicken broth or soups often help loosen congestion. This is a good way to keep the respiratory tract moist and help loosen respiratory secretions. Hard candies, lozenges, or cough drops can also help with throat symptoms. Smoking will further irritate your respiratory passages and increase your risk of developing secondary bacterial infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Smokers also have a higher frequency of respiratory illnesses than nonsmokers do.