Tips to treat cold and flu

1. First thing take enough rest.sleep is the best remedy.
2. Gargle at the first sign of a scratchy throat with 1 tsp. of salt dissolved in warm water.
3. Take aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever and inflammation if you are an adult. Give children acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Determine the dose according to the child's age and weight.
4. Steam helps open up nasal passages and reduces congestion.
5. keep sipping hot beverages like tea or coffee.
6. Take a bath with warm water.
7. Dont sit too much in air conditioned room
8. Use cough syrup
9. Drink a lot of liquid, enough so that your urine turns clear.
10. Eat chicken soup. It contains an amino acid called cysteine, which thins mucus and breaks up congestion.