Hi, thank you for your questions. Yes there is some remedies proven effective for the common cold. Common cold is normally caused by viral infections at the upper respiratory tract. The symptoms are runny nose, sore throat, cough, sneezing and fever. From you description, this boy has the same symptoms almost every morning, which can be due to allergic or non-allergic rhinitis. Rhinitis is the inflammation inside of the nose.

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic condition that is triggered by allergens, such as grass pollen, dust mites, mold and animal danders. Non allergic rhinitis is not caused by any allergens. Both conditions can also be caused by external factors, such as common cold or cold temperature. They have similar symptoms as common cold and it can be hard to distinguish at some times. Patient with allergic rhinitis can have allergic skin condition such as eczema like skin or hives.

For common cold, the best remedies is getting plenty of rest and drink plenty of water. It is important for your body to rest fully in order to get rid of the infections better. There is some medications available that helps to relieve the symptoms, such as decongestant and some analgesics. Decongestant helps to relieve nose blocks, whereas analgesics helps to reduce fever. However, these medications should be not taken more than the recommended amount by your pharmacist.

If your child is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, it cannot be prevented . If no allergens are found, it could be due to non allergic rhinitis. Fret not, treatment and good management help your child do better with better quality of life. All of the effective treatment boils down to getting the correct diagnosis from your doctor. Thank you.