What to do if you do get iII
There is no strong evidence that anything works to shorten a cold symptom, says Professor Barclay, but “treating symptoms with over-the-counter remedies like decongestants or pain-killers will make you feel better. Stop it in its track: An itchy nose and sore throat are the early signs that a cold is coming on—try Vicks First Defence. There is some science behind this product. It lowers the pH of the nose, making it more acidic, and viruses don’t like a low pH environment.
