Rest
Drink plenty of fluids
Use warm liquids like soup or tea
Get enough sleep
Use saline nasal spray or rinse
Gargle warm salt water
Use a humidifier
Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed
Use over-the-counter cold medicines as directed
Soothe a sore throat with lozenges or hard candy
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Wash hands often
Stay home and limit contact with others
See a doctor if symptoms are severe or last more than 10 days