Common cold

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Publication date Jun 09, 2008

You'll probably get more colds than any other kind of illness. Your cold may last only a few days, but it can make you feel quite uncomfortable. There's no cure for a cold. However, there are things you can do that may help your symptoms.

We've brought together the best research about the common cold and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor or pharmacist and decide which treatments are best for you.

This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.