Cold and Flu Relief: Cough Remedies and Immune Support

What are the best ways to get rid of a bad, dry cough or shorten a cold's duration? From flu shot reactions to cough remedies while pregnant, managing cold and flu involves targeted nutrition and mucus clearance.

How to Build Up Your Immune System to Fight The Flu

Published Jan,12 2018 | By Dan Brian

Ugh. The [dreaded flu](https://www.livestrong.com/article/1011708-cold-flu/). Influenza (the scientific name for the flu) is an upper respiratory infection that can result in symptoms like a dry cough, sore throat, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.