top five homeopathic remedies for treating the it: 1. Arsenic album: A person who has frequent colds, sore throats, and chest problems—with burning pain and feelings of weakness, restlessness, and anxiety—may benefit from this remedy.The nose often feels stopped up, and the person may sneeze repeatedly, without relief. White, think, burning mucus may be produced. 2. Belladonna: This remedy relieves high fever of sudden onset with sweating. 3. Euphrasia: Red, watery, irritated eyes, frequent sneezing, and a mild, clear nasal discharge suggests a need for this remedy. The person may cough from irritation and from phlegm collecting in the throat. Symptoms can be worse at night, and the person tends to feel better from eating and lying down. 4. Natrum muriaticum: Colds with clear nasal discharge like egg-white, sneezing (which is often worse in the morning), headache, and a diminished sense of smell or taste may respond to this remedy. The person may develop cold sores around the mouth, and the lips can be chapped and cracked. 5. Nux vomica: This relieves spasmodic sneezing in the morning, with a dry nose during the night.