To ask for your cold remedies that actually work

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Feeling very sorry for myself currently looking after our toddler with a stinking cold which stopped me getting more than an hour's sleep from the horrible dripping/stinging nose.

Anyone got any remedies that they swear by that I can pass my time trying?

The only thing that seems to work for me is paracetamol and codeine, but that’s probably not ideal if you’re responsible for a toddler!

Honey, grated ginger and lemon slices in hot water helps for a sore throat, if you end up with one of those.

Beechams, steaming your face to unblock your nose