Hello! I had gone through your query and understand your concern. The common cold is a self-limited contagious illness that can be caused by a number of different types of viruses. The common cold is medically referred to as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. There is no cure for the common cold. The common cold is a self-limited illness that will resolve spontaneously with time and expectant management. The common cold symptoms can last up to 2-3 weeks. Meanwhile you need rest,eat healthy mostly green vegetables. Drink plenty of fluids in order to avoid dehydration. If you have fever you can use Ibuprofen or Paracetamol to lower it. Hope it helped. Wish you quick and complete recovery. Dr.Rovena