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.
But what remedies can be used to treat colds?