 [ Symptoms ] i got sick after going to my doctor she gave me 2 antibiotics flustat adco cyclizine for my ears and pain tablets [ Disease ] most helpful answer it has been said that colds last a week if you treat them and seven days if you leave them alone  most healthy immune systems will cure a cold in about 4 days but may take longer if you have not encounter this particular virus before herbal remedies vitamin c zinc chicken soup and other home treatments have not been scientifically proven to be effective for everyone but there is nothing wrong with trying them get plenty of rest