Treating the Cold/Flu
By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide to Cold & Flu
If you have a cold or the flu, you may not know what to do to make yourself feel better. Find the best treatments for your cold, flu and other common illnesses.
- Over-the-Counter Medications
- Natural and Herbal Remedies
- Prescription Medications
- Feel Better Without Medications
Over-the-Counter Medications
Many over-the-counter medications are available for symptoms of the cold and flu. Find out which ones will help you and ease the symptoms you have.
- All About Cold Medicine
- Choosing an Over-the-Counter Medication
- Medications by Symptom
- Multi-Symptom Medications
Natural and Herbal Remedies
Many people are interested in alternative remedies for their cold and flu symptoms. Although they are not considered conventional medicine, some of these remedies may provide relief from your cold or flu symptoms.
- Natural and Herbal Medications
- Airborne Tablets for Cold Prevention
- Zicam Cold Remedy
- Can Zicam Affect Your Sense of Smell?
- Vitamin C and the Common Cold
Prescription Medications
Sometimes you may need a prescription medication to treat your illness. Find out about a few of the prescription medications you may need to take.
- Prescription Cough Suppressants
- Antiviral Medications for the Flu
- What Is Tamiflu?
- What Is Relenza?
- Antibiotic Resistance and the Common Cold
Feel Better Without Medications
Sometimes you can't or don't want to take medications to treat your symptoms. Find out what you can do to feel better without taking medications.
