Honey and lemon both have antibacterial properties and may help treat the respiratory tract infections caused by bacteria which usually occur after catching the common cold (viral infection). Secondary bacterial infections can occur after having the common cold. [2] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

For a watered down version, add 2 to 4 ounces (60 to 120 milliliters) of water. Do not drink more than one serving of this or you will agitate your throat and nose, potentially making your congestion worse.

Reheat the tea in the microwave for 1 minute, then add 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Pour 1 or 2 ounces (30 – 60 milliliters) of whiskey into the cup. Stir everything with a spoon and drink while warm.

Strain the mixture after 10 minutes, then return it to the saucepan. Stir in three ounces (89 milliliters) whisky. Drink the whisky chai while hot.

aspirin acetaminophen (Tylenol) ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) naproxen (Aleve) cough syrups (Robitussin Cough, Robitussin A-C) azithromycin (Azomax, Zithromax)[13] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source