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If the noses are feeling a bit itchy, and those dry coughs are lingering, then no need to jump right to a pill. A warm glass of water with a pinch of lemon and a dollop of honey might soothe your tonsils. Take medicines if needed and eat healthy food with vitamins. Adults usually get 2–3 colds in a year. A cold normally lasts around 7 days, but some symptoms can stay up to 2 weeks. The worst symptoms usually happen in the first 3 days, as per the report by Health. 1. Honey and waterAdd honey to warm water or tea to soothe your throat. Honey can help reduce cough and irritation. Some studies say honey may fight germs too. You can eat 1–2 spoons of honey directly or mix it in drinks. It is safe for kids and adults, but never give honey to babies under 1 year.2. Stay hydratedDrink lots of water and juice to stay hydrated. This helps with sore throat and blocked nose. Do not drink alcohol or caffeinated drinks. If your throat hurts too much, suck on ice chips instead of drinking.3. Exercise A walk in the park and some breathing exercises might do more to ease the cold than staying puddled up in the bed. However, if diagnosed with asthma, COPD, or heart issues, a doctor’s advice is the best way forward. 4. Healthy foodsEat healthy foods to help your body fight the cold. Include protein foods like chicken, fish, eggs, or beans. Add whole grains such as brown rice or oats. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables because they have antioxidants that protect your body.5. Hot soupHot soup is a good choice when you are sick. Chicken noodle soup can calm you and may reduce inflammation. Soup also gives comfort and helps you feel warm. If you don’t eat meat, try vegetable or lentil soup for nutrition.6. Do garglesMix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Gargle with it and then spit it out to ease a sore throat. You can do this many times a day. Not safe for small kids who can’t gargle properly without swallowing.7. Take restSleep is essential to recovery, and bouts of long stretches will do more good than harm. Wash hands if you have to go out and use a N-95 mask to ward off possible spread of COVID. Keep getting tested for COVID as well. 8. OTC medicineTylenol and other over the counter (OTC) meds like Benadryl can provide instant pain and cough relief from an initial cold. Mucus is thinner and sinuses breath easy with meds like Claritin-D. For kids however, specifically under 4 years and, medicines curated for babies should only be used, that too with doc’s instructions. 9. Nasal spray A saline nasal spray goes above and beyond in helping ease cold symptoms when compared to a basic spray, and eases out the mucus from the nostrils. Pairing it with steam makes it even a more wonderful remedy.This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your diet, especially if you have medical conditions.FAQsQ1. How can I stop a cold quickly?Live EventsRest, drink honey water, eat healthy foods, stay hydrated, and use medicine or nasal sprays if needed.Q2. Can honey really help with a cold?Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! Yes, honey can soothe a sore throat, reduce cough, and may help fight germs, but never give it to babies under 1 year.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onhome remedies for coldstop a cold fasthoney for sore throathydrate when sickwhat to do for coldhome remedies for cough and coldhow to get rid of cold quicklyhow to stop from coughinghot soup for coldcough and cold remedies (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onhome remedies for coldstop a cold fasthoney for sore throathydrate when sickwhat to do for coldhome remedies for cough and coldhow to get rid of cold quicklyhow to stop from coughinghot soup for coldcough and cold remedies(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless
