Please help a sick person out!?!

Please help a sick person out!?

I have a bad cold. Well, I have a hacking cough, stuffy nose that sometimes runs, my chest is congested to the point I am uncomfortable. What are some home rememdies I can use to get better? I have tried the OTC medicines and they aren't working. I don't want to go to the doctor just for her to charge me $800 and tell me I'm sick. Please help me.

1 month ago
Thank you all so much for your suggestions!

apply lots of vics on chest and forehead........and do turmeric steaming..i.e...add 2 tbs turmeric to water and allow it to boil...then inhale the vapour...for 5-10 min...do this 3 times a day and u will be fine...