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Cold Remedies

What to do when you have a cold

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According to WrongDiagnosis.com, adults average 2-4 colds per year, while children average 6-10 yearly. In fact, Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds per year! Symtoms include runny nose, sneezing, sinus swelling, and sore throat.

There may be no cure for the common cold, but there are treatments that can alleviate symptoms and help you feel better sooner. This topic is your guide to finding a wealth of information on traditional, alternative, and modern treatments for the common cold.

Alternative cold remedies and treatments

by Shayla Tresvant

As a child growing up from the age of 14 to now, my family didn't believe in using medicine to cure the common cold or the flu. My grandmother is Bahamian and in the Bahamas there wasn't aneed for medicaiton because everything was herbal. There were... More>

Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't

by Doreen Mayers

Cold remedies are sometimes home-remedies made up from self-made concoctions. They are not always over the counter drugs bought from the drugs. One concoction that is good for the common cold is ginger tea made directly from ginger root. Chicken sou... More>

How to choose the right cold remedy for you

by Maria C Collins

Choosing the right cold remedy for you can be an easy or a difficult process. There are many over the counter medicines that one could choose. Many people can take anything and for them it is just a personal preference. Other people have difficulty ... More>

Natural cold remedies that work

by Eileen Eva

The leaves begin to change and then fall as the weather gets colder and everyone prepares for what’s coming next. The common cold makes us wish for tissues and blankets and a bowl of soup like Grandma used to make to help us feel better when t... More>

Self help remedies for colds and influenza

by Daisy Sue

When the nose drips, and the body shakes, and the head feels like it is about to explode, this is one great time to search for relief. While home remedies will not cure a cold or influenza, they do help to make them more bearable. Honey and Lemon Th... More>

The best natural cold and flu remedies

by Laura Kaeding

Cold and flu season is here, and that means plenty of sick people around. When you catch a cold, and you're tired of just treating symptom after symptom with over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and pain killers, natural remedies become a great alternat... More>

Products for treating and preventing colds

SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System
The SinuPulse Elite® is an award-winning sinus irrigation system which features the patented SinuMist® function.
Abreva Cold Sore Treatment
Abreva is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine FDA approved to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. That's why it's the number one Pharmacist recommended cold sore medication.
Airborne
Herbal health formula that supports your body's immune system.

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Quick facts

The duration of the average cold is 7-10 days.
The common cold is caused by the human rhinovirus.
The best way to prevent a cold is to wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.

Offical External Links

Cold treatment at WebMD
No specific treatment exists for the virus that is causing your cold, but in treating your symptoms you can find relief
Cold treatment at the Mayo Clinic
Here's a look at the pros and cons of some common cold remedies.