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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
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis You usually don't need medical care for a common cold But if symptoms get worse or don't go away, see your health care provider Most people with a common cold can be diagnosed by their symptoms Your care provider may take a nasal or throat swab to rule out other illnesses A chest X-ray may be ordered to rule out a lung illness
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesnt - Mayo Clinic
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
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt
Cold remedies that work If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks That doesn't mean you have to be miserable These remedies might help you feel better:
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold
Cold ice cream can soothe a sore throat, and probiotics in yogurt can help alleviate stomach upset if you are taking antibiotics for an infection Check with your primary health care provider or pharmacist to get a list of foods you should avoid with medications
- Home Remedies: What works for a cold and what doesn’t
Cold remedies that work If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks That doesn't mean you have to be miserable Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better: Stay hydrated Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration
- Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Acute bronchitis, which often develops from a cold or other respiratory infection, is very common Also called a chest cold, acute bronchitis usually improves within a week to 10 days without lasting effects, although the cough may linger for weeks Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often due to smoking
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Suffering from cold feet?
Chilly weather can cause cold feet but persistent cold feet might be due to a medical issue Learn more from Mayo Clinic
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