A sniffle here, a cough there and suddenly a cold has come. What to do? Here’s how to treat — and not treat — a cold. A: The “common cold” lasts three to 10 days, though a cough can stick around ...

Decongestants can help relieve a stuffy nose by narrowing blood vessels in nasal tissues. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin can reduce fever and pain during a cold. Never give cold medicine to a ...

There is no cure for the common cold but managing symptoms is the best that can be done for the cold. A person with a cold should drink plenty of fluids and take rest. The following tips also help ...

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