Cold season is now upon usCold season is now upon us
Cold season is now upon us

How to get rid of a cold: 7 ways to ease head cold symptoms quickly - including blocked nose and a cough

Cold season now upon us, with many people experiencing sore throats, runny noses and other common symptoms as winter viruses circulate.

According to the NHS website, you can often treat a cold without seeing a GP and should begin to feel better in about one to two weeks.

Cold symptoms come on gradually and can include a blocked or runny nose, a sore throat, headaches and muscle aches, among other symptoms.

But what remedies can be used to treat colds?

These are seven remedies to tackle colds, according to the NHS.

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