I cannot say which is better (thinking HDQ), but I will say from any severe cold or allergy-plus-sinus-infection perspective, I rely heavily on lemon ginger tea (Yogi brand is what I get) with honey and extra lemon. I usually add whatever citrus I can find, so sometimes a slice of lemon, a slice of orange, and a slice of lime… and if I am really feeling sick, a splash of whiskey. Sometimes I add more ginger too. Mine is like a combo of tea and a hot toddy. If you have any capsules of: oil of oregano, garlic, ginger, echinacea, turmeric, it is a good time to remember to take those. I know there is more on my old list, but I tend to buy these supplements the most often. I like to sniff peppermint essential oil too… which probably just makes me look like a weirdo. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!