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A Sharecare Ad Target User , Administration, answered. An outbreak of oral herpes, or cold sores, should go away on its own in about one or two weeks. Antiviral medications can help them heal faster if taken early. Talk to your doctor if your cold sores do not go away after two weeks. Helpful? 1 person found this helpful.
Most colds go away in a few days. Some things you can do to take care of yourself with a cold include: 1  Get plenty of rest and drink fluids.  Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines may help ease symptoms in adults and older children. They do not make your cold go away faster, but can help you feel better.