Feeling Stuffed Up? Try These 6 Natural Remedies to Ease Congestion

If you are feeling all-around fatigued and exhausted, then obviously resting and recuperating is your best bet. However, many doctors still go by the "above-the-neck rule" when suggesting exercise. That means that if you're experiencing cold symptoms without a fever (so only above the neck), doctors might give you the OK to work out while sick.

"While going out for a walk or run likely won't cure your cold or completely eliminate your symptoms, getting out for some fresh air could help you start to feel better and start breathing a little easier," said Amy Laude, MD, a family medicine physician at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.