Most coughs and colds are viral and resolve with rest and self-care. To ease your symptoms, try warm saltwater gargles, steam inhalation, and staying well-hydrated. For throat pain or fever, you can take paracetamol. If you have a runny nose or sneezing, an antihistamine like cetirizine can help. For a dry cough, a cough suppressant like dextromethorphan may provide comfort. Please avoid taking antibiotics without a prescription, as they do not cure viral infections. If your symptoms worsen, you develop difficulty breathing, or a high fever persists beyond three days, please consult a doctor for a physical evaluation. Rest well!
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