Treatment for Associated Symptoms of Colds

• Fever - Use acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) or ibuprofen for muscle aches, headaches, or fever above 102° F (39° C).
• Sore Throat - Use warm chicken broth if over 1 year old and hard candy if over 6 years old.
• Cough - Use cough drops for children over 6 years old, and corn syrup (2 to 5 ml) for younger children over 1 year old.
• Red Eyes - Rinse eyelids frequently with wet cotton balls.