What's the best way to get over a cold?
820768
Just eat well, drink plenty of fluids, and get bed rest as much as you can.  I just got over a cold, I took Nyquil at night and Dayquil in the mornings, it helped me.  Vitiman C is great at preventing a cold.
858876
I think the best way to recover from a sore throat and stuffy nose is to...1. you could have some  honey  mixed in with a liquid or have lots of waterand have a good night sleep you can try taking that nose spray and blow your nose... of course! and you should be better soon!
320713
I have a really good recipe to get rid of the cold in just one night. Boil one cup of milk with cinnamon, after break a egg into that (don't let that the egg cooked) mix it with a 1/2 a cup of rum. Drink it as ot as it is. Stay on bed all night. For next morning you will feel better. That's a gram's recipe.
800238
try medicine with zinc in it.....and drink alot of orange juice.....those two things help me get over colds really fast!!!!!!
451617
Colds are symptoms that occur due to a viral infection and there are over 250 different viruses that are known to cause the common cold. There are a few somewhat effective anti-viral medications out there, like Tamaflu, but generally they won't be perscribed for colds due to the limited supply.\n\nThere is really no "quick" fix for a cold. Like most viral infections, your body can and will fight them off, but it will take time. You can do a few things to lessen the symptoms, though.\n\nYou'll want to drink plenty of water (not soda, not coffee, not sports drinks... WATER) to prevent dehydration. Nasal decongestants can help by shrinking the swollen mucous membranes in the nose, making it easier to breathe. Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the duration of colds in some studies. Echinachea and Zinc are other popular cold remedy choices, but studies have shown that they are ineffective and provide nothing more than a placebo.\n\nThe best way to get rid of a cold is to never get one in the first place! Wash your hands regularly, keep your hands away from your mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth), and wipe down keyboards, phones, and other shared items with Chlorox wipes or other disinfectants availible on the market.
11192
Zinc tablets or pills and some good sleep :)\n\nCuts the common cold down by over 3 days :)
417146
I use the good old fashion home made chicken soup.  I boil my free range chicken.  Use the broth, add my celery, carrotts and onion - add the shredded chicken and I'm telling you.  It ALWAYS makes my colds better.  Also, Lemon water and honey is also a great way to get your liquids and rid the body of toxins.  I swear by it.
3162
There is no cure for the cold. You just have to ride it out. You can take over the counter med., get plenty of rest, chicken noodle soup,plenty of liquids (water and/or juice). Maybe a soothing bath and/or shower to help you relax and feel good. Listen to some Soothing music.
881472
First, let me suggest that you invest in a good multi-vitamin to help build up your immune system, and maybe a good Vitamin C.\n\nSecond, buy some Vicks Vapo-Rub.  Use this mostly at night rubbing it ion your chest and around your nostrils.  \n\nThird, I couldn't live without Day-Quil and NyQuil when I have a cold like this.  The NyQuil helps you sleep and makes it easier to breathe, while controlling your cough.  The Dayquil helps you to breathe during the day and controls your cough while helping to keep you awake.\n\nGOOD LUCK!!
34697
The common cold is primarily different varieties of viruses.  Viruses enter your body when your immune system has been weakened.  This could be due to a number of factors.  The most common is lack of rest.  If you do not receive the proper amount of sleep every night, your immune system is weakened.  \n\nThe best way (I have found) get rid of a cold is to get LOTS of rest, drink lots of oj (nonconcentrated), and drinking PLENTY of water.  Water helps to flush out all impurities in your body.  This has always helped me to recover quickly.\n\nAnother way to boost your immune system is to a daily mulit-vitman.  Make sure that it has B-12 in it as well.  B-12 is execellent for boosting and maintaining a healthy immune system.
312855
Eat oranges. Buy a bag, n eat them while on the net or watching tv. LOTS of water, 8+ glasses daily, stay away from sodas and juices for this time, it will help you heal faster. Then sleep n sleep. But, don't stay bundled up in your house under a blanket all day long. Move around, walk around the house. If you stay in your 'sick' way of life, ive always found that it took longer to get over the flue. The more active I was around the house (cooking, cleaning, getting up myself to get myself water, doing the dishes)..the faster I would heal. \n\nGet Well!
800762
probably go to the doctor and get some medicine. My longest cold was probably for 2 and a half weeks.
183399
Take plenty of vitamin C - orange juice, oranges, bell pepper\n\nChicken soup.\n\nGet as much rest as possible.\n\nBe careful about going to the doctor and getting antibiotics. this just decreases your resistance for the next time you get a cold.
324581
Basically, you need a time machine because really the only thing to get rid of a cold is time...it has to run its course and that is 3-7 days usually.  But you can treat the symptoms and NyQuil is pretty good at knocking you out so you feel better, get some sleep (which you need) and soon it will be tomorrow and you will probably feel better.  Tylenol is also good for fever and nice long baths feel good and they have stuff to put in your bath or shower to relieve cold symptoms.  Plus get lots of fluids (especially water) Get well soon!
13142
A "cold" is usually a viral infection.  These take about 3-5 days to be recovered from.  The best way to help your immune system get the job done is to have lots of rest, drink lots of fluids, especially water and just take care of yourself by not exposing yourself to other sick people so you don't get a second infection at the same time... which can and does happen often.
318529
normal cold 'remedies' dont make your recovery any more productive. they just delay it. you have to get all the bad stuff out of your body naturally.  Get lots of rest, take vitamin c, echinecia, and zinc to keep your immune system stong, drink lots of water and blow your nose often to flush the cold out, and if you have a sore throat drink tea with honey in it to soothe it
199219
Whatever ways you may try, please see a doctor if you have fever before embarking on any suggestions you may receive. To get rid of a cough fast, avoid cold drink and also things that will leave remnant along the lining of the throat, like groundnuts, messy fruit drinks like fresh orange(the fibre will stick on the lining of the throat which will make you cough).After every single cough, drink a gulp of water to smoothen the lining and push down whatever is causing the cough especially the phlem or mucus, if you cant spit it out. The phlems is the main thing that make the cough worst. If everytime you cough and there is mucus or phlem, try your best to spit it out.and immediately drink warm water.When you go to bed at night, standby a flask of warm water so that should you cough during sleep, get up and drink some warm water. It helps to bring down the coughing.Another important thing is never sleep with the fan switched on in front of you becos the wind can also make your cough worst., just turn the fan away from you if you need it on.As for the flu, as long as you dont have fever, it should go off in a weeks time, but if you are on medication, take them religiously if you want to get well soon.