Drink lots of liquids including water, juices and non-caffinated herbal teas. Eight glasses a day are recommended. This will help keep the lining of the nose and throat from drying out, so that mucus remains moist and flows out of the body. Don't drink coffee, tea or cola drinks that contain caffeine. Caffeine leads to dehydration, the opposite of what you want.
Many products are available for treating cold symptoms.
Check out our chart for a summary of cold remedies and how to use them most effectively. Begin treating your cold as soon as you feel it coming on. Then take medications regularly to keep sneezing and coughing under control. If you smoke, stop. You may need a combination of products to treat symptoms like congestion, cough and a runny nose.