I've been struggling with a cold for about a month now. I've tried using medicine and some alternative remedies, but nothing seems to work. Can you suggest what I might do to help reduce this cold?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

Consult Now

start drinking warm water and steam 5 times a day

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Family Physician

Find a Family Physician

Answered 04/07/2025

More Family Physician Health Queries

View all

I'm trying to figure out the best way for adults to do deworming and how often it should be done. Should everyone in the family go through this even if nobody's showing any symptoms?

no problem you can take

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I got a tetanus toxoid shot last September, but I just cut myself on some rusted iron today. Should I be worried about needing another dose?

yes you can

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I've been dealing with a cold and cough for about a week now, and it's progressed to having chest congestion and a lot of mucus. I even vomited once. Should I be worried about this? What's going on with my body?

there might be acute bronchitis. consult a physician and get treated

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.