AOL: Cold season is here: 6 natural remedies to fight them off and recover faster Cold season is here — no, not just the chilly temperatures, but also people sneezing, coughing and coping with sore throats, who seem to be everywhere. While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, ... Cold season is here: 6 natural remedies to fight them off and recover faster Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 days.

Understanding the Context

Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke. Most often, you don't need medical care for a common cold. If symptoms don't get better or if they get worse, see your health care provider. Illnesses of the nose and throat caused by germs are called upper respiratory tract infections.

Key Insights

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them.

Final Thoughts

Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals. Care tips include: Rest. Drink plenty of liquids.

Humidify the air. Use saline nasal rinses. Antibiotics do not treat cold viruses. They are used to treat ...