Lora Shinault

They advise trying to ease symptoms with alternative methods such as saline  nose drops to help clear stuffy noses; elevating the mattress and thus the head  of the bed to help drain congestion; using a cool-mist humidifier to moisturize  nasal passages; and giving plenty of fluids – warm fluids in particular can ease  sore throats. Warm apple juice, warm milk, and even warm water can provide  relief. Avoid citrus juices, which can irritate sore throats. Ashworth also  advises skipping teas and honey. Children don’t need the caffeine and herbal  teas and specialized brews for colds could pose a health risk. Honey contains  spores that can cause botulism in children younger than 2 years.