A sniffle here, a cough there and suddenly a cold has come. What to do? Here’s how to treat — and not treat — a cold. A: The “common cold” lasts three to 10 days, though a cough can stick around ...

Decongestants can help relieve a stuffy nose by narrowing blood vessels in nasal tissues. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin can reduce fever and pain during a cold. Never give cold medicine to a ...

Honey is a proven treatment for coughs and may be as effective as certain cough medications. Drinking hot water with lemon ...

Cold, dry weather can cause lip irritation, cracking, and cold sores. Blistex offers several over-the-counter products to treat cold sores and moisturize lips. Using antiviral creams at the first sign ...

If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...