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There is no cure for the common cold; treatment is given for symptom relief. Medications include aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for headache and muscle pain, and decongestants to relieve stuffiness or runny nose. Patients should be warned against overusing decongestants, because they can cause a rebound effect. Antibiotics are not given for colds because they do not kill viruses.
Supportive care includes bed rest and drinking plenty of fluid.
Treatments under investigation include the use of ultraviolet light and injections of interferon.
— Rebecca J. Frey
