How to Get Rid of a Cold ASAP

Sneezing, coughing and watery eyes are all cold symptoms. There's no cure for the common cold and you often hear people say to let your cold run its course. There are ways to get rid of cold symptoms more quickly using over-the-counter treatments and home remedies.

Things You'll Need

• Vitamin C
• Echinacea

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Instructions

Getting rid of a cold fast

• 1

  Begin treatment as soon as you feel cold symptoms. Use an over-the-counter supplement like vitamin C. A small glass of orange juice and vegetables high in vitamin C such as broccoli and red peppers are all that is needed daily. To fight a cold, take up to 2,000 mg of vitamin C a day. This boosts your immune system.

• 2

  Ask your doctor for an over-the-counter medication. The cold medication Zicam contains zinc, which is linked to reducing cold symptoms and the length of time you have a cold if taken within 24 hours of showing symptoms.

• 3

  Take better care of yourself. Wash your hands regularly. Stay home from work when you have a cold. Drink water to rid the body of toxins that can prolong your cold. Get plenty of rest.