ENT expert explains what helps quickly and effectively against a cold. Inhaling chamomile tea or cold baths are the remedies of choice.
If you have a cold that lasts for a long time, you could have a sinus infection. Cortisone in nasal spray can be useful if used in combination with saline nasal rinses. But be careful with sprays with decongestant active ingredients. These should not be used for longer than two weeks, otherwise the risk of a habituation effect occurring.