How do you get rid of a cold fast?

All you can do is rest and drink plenty of fluids. Coldsd have to run their course

These are great ways on how to get rid of colds:

• Drink lots of fluids (very important).
• Get plenty of rest (preferably in bed).
• Eat a nutritious diet.

Salt Water
Gargling with salt water or using it to flush the nose can help reduce swelling and irritation.

Spicy Food
If your throat isn’t irritated and you can handle it, eating something spicy can temporarily clear up a stuffy head.

Chicken Soup
Though there hasn’t yet been any research that supports this, chicken soup remains a popular folk remedy for helping cure colds.

Steam Inhalation
This is effective for colds caused by members of the rhinovirus family due to their inability to survive at elevated temperatures. It can be achieved by sitting in a hot sauna or breathing the steam produced by hot water. Be careful not to burn yourself, and if you choose to sit in a sauna, make sure you stay hydrated.

Herbal Cures, Vitamins, and Mineral Supplementation
Among the many supplements that have been touted to help cure colds, the most popular are:

• Colloidal Silver Supplements
• Zinc Supplements
• Vitamin C Supplements
• Garlic Supplements
• Echinacea Capsules
• Chamomile Tea
• Lemon (Fresh or Juice)
• Caffeine (Tea or Coffee)

If anyone knew that for sure, they'd be rich & go down in history. But it's good to drink alot of water to help flush the system. Ppl say to stay warm; really it's the going out among crowds that bothers you, because of all the germs. Many of the suggestions will help you feel better as you 'sweat it out'. Believe it or not, the smell of "Vicks" vapo rub, during a cold makes me feel better, probably because of the memories of when I was young & my mom was alive & she would put it on me. (She died when I was young)

There is no fast way to get ride of a cold, it will just run it's course, usually about a week.