Cold -- what do you do?

[jana]

I've got hit with a nasty cold (again) and I'm curious what other people do to relieve their cold symptoms. What works for you, what doesn't? I've tried to distract myself with things like computer games, my favorite TV shows, and working on a DW style/layout, but sadly, I can't do any of it for too long before I get a headache... I'm also drinking lots of fluids (mostly herbal tee), doing steam inhalation every couple of hours (it's great as long as I keep my head under the towel, but it doesn't seem to have any lasting effect) and I use nasal spray to be able to breath at least once or twice a day...

I hope it's okay to post this here since 'health' is listed as a community interest and I couldn't find another community to ask this question. And I'm desperate ;)

EDIT: Thanks so much everyone, for taking the time and sharing your great tips! I'll answer all your comments in more detail soon (= when I'm up on my feet again) :)

Comments

[gretel]

I spray everything in my house possible with Euculyptus oil. I used to use an oil burner, but then I discovered that you can buy that stuff in a spray can. It doesn't have a miracle cure type effect but it does help dry all the snot out.

My house has not been the same since, I also use this for cleaning, bug bites, deoderising the house AND annoying my partner so he gets up in the morning. Most useful thing I have every bought.