Stay hydrated with water, broth, or warm tea
Use a saline nasal rinse or spray
Try steam inhalation or a hot shower
Rest as much as possible
Treat nasal congestion with an over-the-counter decongestant if safe for you
Use a humidifier to keep air moist
Gargle with warm salt water
Brush your teeth and clean your tongue
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Eat strong-flavored foods if tolerated
Wait for the cold to resolve, since taste usually returns as congestion improves
See a doctor if taste loss lasts more than a few weeks or is severe