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There is no cure for the common cold. Treatment is aimed at relieving
the sneezing and other symptoms until the body’s immune system clears
the virus. The sidebar lists some common home and over-the-counter
remedies that ease the symptoms of a cold.
Although many people ask their doctors for antibiotics to treat a
cold, it is important to know that antibiotics are not effective against
viruses. In fact, overprescribing of antibiotics is a major factor in the
emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The doctor will,
however, prescribe antibiotics if the patient has developed a sinus infection
caused by bacteria.