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- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Most often, common cold symptoms start 1 to 3 days after someone is exposed to a cold virus Symptoms vary They can include: Runny or stuffy nose Sore or scratchy throat Cough Sneezing Generally feeling unwell Slight body aches or a mild headache Low-grade fever The mucus from your nose may start out clear and become thicker and yellow
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesnt, what cant hurt
Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment There's no cure for the common cold Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days But a cough may last a few more days The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals Care tips include: Rest Drink plenty of liquids Humidify the air Use saline nasal rinses
- COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
There's no cure for the common cold Treatment may include pain relievers and cold remedies available without a prescription, such as decongestants Unlike COVID-19, a cold is usually harmless Most people get better from a common cold in 3 to 10 days But some colds may last as long as two weeks
- Common cold in babies - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview A common cold in a baby is a viral infection in the nose and throat A stuffy and runny nose are the main symptoms of a cold All babies are likely to get the common cold That's partly because they're often around older children Also, babies bodies are not yet ready to fight off many common infections
- Home Remedies: High blood pressure and cold remedies
To keep your blood pressure in check, avoid over-the-counter decongestants and multisymptom cold remedies that contain decongestants — such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt
Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications For adults and children age 5 and older, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief
- Cold or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo Clinic
You can tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy by key symptoms and how regularly symptoms appear Colds are caused by your immune system's response when you catch a virus
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