What should you do to get rid of a bad cold?

Answer 1

The best cure for the common cold is rest. Cold medicine helps because it relieves symptoms of a cold in order to help people rest more easily. Also, the folk remedy of chicken soup can be helpful as it helps keep a sick person hydrated, warm, and nourished so that they can have more restful sleep.

If a cold persists more than a few days (and you are treating it with bed rest and not just working through it) or your fever goes over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, you most likely have a more serious illness and should see a doctor. Very high fevers can be dangerous, so in the event of one, get immediate medical attention.