- First thing take enough rest.sleep is the best remedy.
- Gargle at the first sign of a scratchy throat with 1 tsp. of salt dissolved in warm water.
- 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.
- Steam helps open up nasal passages and reduces congestion.
- keep sipping hot beverages like tea or coffee.
- Take a bath with warm water.
- Dont sit too much in air conditioned room
- Use cough syrup
- Drink a lot of liquid, enough so that your urine turns clear.
- Eat chicken soup. It contains an amino acid called cysteine, which thins mucus and breaks up congestion.
