When cold symptoms strike, many people are eager to “get rid of” the virus and feel better. The bad news is, no meds can “cure” the cold (and neither can loading up on vitamin C). Instead, you kind of just have to let your immune system take care of it.
The good news? There are plenty of treatment options that can help you feel better while you wait for the cold to pass.
References
American Academy of Family Physicians. (2020). Cough medicine: Understanding your OTC options.
American Academy of Family Physicians. (2023). Decongestants: OTC relief for congestion.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Rhinoviruses.
Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). The do’s and don’ts of easing cold symptoms.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (2020). The common cold and complementary health approaches.
Sexton, D.J., et al. (2023). Patient education: the common cold in adults (beyond the basics). UpToDate.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Is rinsing your sinuses with neti pots safe?
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