• Drink lots of fluids
• Take an over the counter medicine for muscle aches, &/or fever, but DO
  
  NOT take aspirin if you have flu-like symptoms.(Ibuprophen or acetaminophen based medicines)
• Use an over counter saline nasal spray.  Use as directed on the label
• Use a cool mist vapourizor in your room
• Have chicken soup - it clears the mucous.
• Take echinacea, zinc lozenges &/or vitamin C as advised by your health care provider, when cold or flu symptoms start.  Don't take echinacea or zinc long term - they do not prevent colds or flu.

FOR A SORE THROAT

• Gargle every few hours with a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water.  Make sure salt is dissolved.
  
• Drink tea with lemon (with or without honey)
• Suck on hard candy or a medicated lozenge.