How to Beat a Cold Fast

There is no treatment that immediately eliminates the viruses that cause the common cold. However, getting enough sleep, drinking fluids, using saline nasal drops, and taking honey may help ease symptoms. Pain relievers and fever reducers may also relieve pain and fever, but they do not treat the infection. One study found that people who slept fewer than seven hours were three times more likely to catch a cold than those who slept eight hours or more. In children who used saline solution, symptoms lasted six days, compared with eight days among those who received usual care. Vitamin C may shorten a cold by about 8% in adults and 14% in children, while evidence for the effectiveness of elderberry, garlic, and some supplements remains limited. Medicines and supplements should be used according to medical guidance.

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