Are there any other treatments for the common cold?

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    Saline nasal and sinus irrigation can help improve cold symptoms, but it's crucial to use properly treated water to avoid serious infections. Additionally, some studies suggest that meditation and exercise may reduce the risk and severity of the common cold.

    Saline nasal and sinus irrigation (using devices like a neti pot or a nebulizer) may improve cold symptoms. However, it’s very important to only use water that has been filtered, sterilized, or otherwise treated for such uses — serious infections can occur otherwise.[1]

    Some trials report that meditation and exercise may reduce the risk and severity of the common cold.[2][3]