Rest as much as possible
Drink plenty of warm fluids
Sip warm water, soup, or herbal tea
Use honey for cough if age is over 1 year
Gargle with warm salt water
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Keep the room air moist
Eat light, nutritious meals
Avoid cold drinks and smoking
Use saline nasal drops or spray
Blow the nose gently
Sleep with the head slightly elevated
Wash hands often
Cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Avoid close contact with others
Take over-the-counter cold medicine only as directed
Seek medical care if symptoms worsen or last too long