It’s that time of year again when basically everyone you know (including yourself) catches a cold, COVID or the flu at some point. And while there is now an FDA-authorized test to tell you whether you have COVID or the flu, you still have to deal with the symptoms. There are ways to make a sore throat, stuffy nose, chills, fever, cough and other symptoms more manageable.
CNET’s wellness editors compiled our cold and flu season hacks that we use to avoid sickness to the best of our ability. In addition to our tips, we recommend products we prefer and links to additional information on why these hacks may work.
Detox Tea
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