This document compares common cold remedies such as home remedies, alternative treatments, and medication for treating symptoms like sneezing, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever and achiness. It recommends remedies like neti pots, decongestants, cough medicine, honey, hot liquids, and aspirin, and suggests prevention through hand washing and vitamin C. It advises against using antibiotics, zinc, or echinacea to treat a cold.