a long time ago, i think it was in the days of socrates, my sister and i went to greece for a month or so in the winter. i caught walking pneumonia. one of the places we stayed made me a tea with lemon, cinnamon stick and honey in strong amounts. it really cleared my head and throat. not a cure, but a way to ease you through it. there are antivirals your dr. can prescribe, that's about all, or wait the 10 days for it to run it's course. sorry you're feeling bad! summer colds are the WORST! (that ginger tea sounds good), feel better! long distance hugs.