1 tsp of salt dissolved into 2 cups of warm water. gargle with that then snort it through your nasal passages a couple of times. might burn a bit but it provides instant snot relief. Mucinex is awesome as well. Nothing like 1200mg of guaifenesin to keep the stuff liquidy. Sleep a lot, let your body rest and your immune system do its job without being overtaxed with physical exertion.