Home remedies are treatments that can be made or prepared at home, or are recommended as a treatment without approval from a GP. These treatments have been reported to be affective as treatments, though no promise is given about their effectiveness:

Vitamin C – is reported to be very beneficial when suffering with a cold or a cough.

Zinc – Zinc Lozenges can help some people get over a cold/cough within 4 days.

Liquids – Make sure you drink plenty of cool liquids.

Garlic – Garlic has a natural antibiotic effect, taking 2/3 garlic casuals may help.

Fruit – Fruit is high in vitamins, very important for getting over viruses.

Rest – plenty of bed rest will help you to get over your symptoms more quickly.

Keep warm, and eat well.

Chicken Soup – Soup clears the nasal passage,

Hot Bath / Shower – Will help you breath more easily and clear your nose, as well as moisten your throat –

Blow your nose - make sure to blow your nose when you need to, and not “snort” it back into your lungs. This will only cause a bigger build up.