Man, having a cold sucks soooo much. You feel all blocked up and sneezy and just gross. Everyone wanna get rid it fast but honestly no magic cure. Colds caused by viruses and body just gotta fight it off. But there’s some stuff can help u feel better faster or maybe make it not last so long.
Rest alot!
The most important thing u can do when u got cold is rest. Like seriously, don’t be stubborn, just chill. Sleep lots if u can, stay home and dont do too much. If u dont rest cold last longer or get worse for sure.
Drink lotssss of fluids
Water is best but juice or tea too. Helps u stay hydrated and mucus gets easier to blow out. Dont drink coffee or booze too much cause they dry u out even more. Hot drinks with lemon and honey is nice for sore throat.
Over the counter meds
Take ibuprofen or Tylenol or whatever u got to help fever and aches. Nasal sprays or decongestants can help with nose but dont use more than few days cause rebound congestion thing happens and that sucks. Cough syrups can help or sometimes coughing good to get stuff out idk.
Gargle salt water
If throat hurts, gargle warm salty water few times a day. Like put half teaspoon salt in warm water and swish it around your throat then spit it out.
Use humidifier or steam
Dry air sucks and makes cold worse so use humidifier if u have one or just take hot shower and breathe steam. It helps u breathe better.
Blow nose gently!
Dont blow nose too hard or too often or ur nose get all red and sore. Blow one nostril at time and wash hands after.
Dont smoke or be near smoke
Smoke is so bad for cold. If u smoke try stop or cut down till cold goes away. Smoke makes nose and throat worse.
Eat some food if u can
Try eat fruits and veggies for vitamins. Vitamin C maybe helps immune system or something. Soup is good too cause its warm and easy to swallow.
No magic fix sorry
Colds usually last like a week or more. Sometimes worse before better. If fever super high or chest hurts or breathing hard or cold lasts too long see doc.
Final thoughts
So yeah colds suck and no magic cure but rest lots, drink fluids, use meds for symptoms, dont pick nose or cough too hard, eat healthy and protect urself. Body just needs time to fight virus. Hope u feel better soon.