How do you quickly get rid of a cold?

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

The common cold can be caused by different viruses. There's no way to cut the cold shorter. There are only ways to manage the symptoms.

Answer by  scsofter (66)

The length of a common cold, or rhinovirus, is 7-10 days. there is no cure for a cold so there is no way to get rid of it other than letting it run its course. The only way to treat a cold is to treat the symptoms and wait for your immune system to do the rest.

Answer by  Lakshmi65 (715)

We can take the medicines as per doctors advice and drink only hot water. We can also have steam inhalation with some medicines or ointment. Have soups which will bring out the cold and help us to breath freely.

Answer by  healthyme (50)

Rest - Get plenty of sleep, including a nap or two a day. Eat healthy, natural food. Avoid alcohol and tobacco. Some people find Zinc supplements helpful.

Answer by  rajkumarvats (35)

To get well soon from cold try to be away from cold and take optimum doses of vitamin c as research shows that it can increase our immune system strength

Answer by  Jalaine11 (2043)

Drinking plenty of fluids, staying warm and getting some extra rest will help your body fight off your cold. Over the counter medication might help relieve some of the symptoms.