 [ Symptoms ] i have had a cold for about a week and a half and its not going away i think its a cold anyway symptoms are runnystuffy nose coughing plugged ears i have asmtha [ Disease ] hi summer is not a good time to get a cold they are real buggers to shake off it will take time just live with and slowly it will go good luck but try this a good old cheese and onion sandwich could work wonders for you keep the cheese thick and the onion as well eat these 3 times a day the last one just before going to bed for that extra kick slice some garlic into them