Colds are ailments that you can often treat effectively by yourself. There are no medical cures or antibiotics to speed up the healing process of a cold. Avoid decongestants if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension. Decongestants may cause wakefulness, irritability, increased blood pressure, and faster heart rate. Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Water is best.
Humidify with a vaporizer. Milk and milk products may increase congestion. Do not try to suppress a mucus-producing cough. It is an important, natural, healing aid. Humidify with a vaporizer.