how to get rid of a cold?!

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Unfortunately, despite all that modern medicine has achieved, there is still no cure for the common cold. Symptoms of the cold can be managed or treated however. Taking mild painkillers, such as paracetomol, can alleviate headaches associated with the cold, rubbing a vapor rub like Vick's on your chest can help you breathe easier, drinking plenty of fluids can help in general, but drinking plenty of drinks with vitamin C may help the body to fight off the cold. Eating chicken soup with black pepper I find especially tasty. Taking cough remedies, depending on the type of cough, can help too. With all medications, make sure you read the instructions of the label before you start using them & don't exceed the recommended daily dose. If you're sitting at home, make sure you're warm enough & not sitting in any drafts. Sit with a hot water bottle & wrap yourself in a blanket if necessary. Alternatively, just stay in bed & rest or sleep.