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- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 days Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke Most often, you don't need medical care for a common cold If symptoms don't get better or if they get worse, see your health care provider Illnesses of the nose and throat caused by germs are called upper respiratory tract infections
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
This common illness of the nose and throat causes a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and cough
- 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
- COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause many of the same symptoms as the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu So how can you tell if you have COVID-19? It may help to learn about the differences in symptoms that these illnesses cause Also, find out how these illnesses spread, are treated and can be prevented
- Cold or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo Clinic
A cold may last 3 to 10 days in adults, although a cough may last for a couple of weeks longer You can treat the symptoms of the common cold with rest and added fluids Pain relievers may help with aching muscles or throat pain Nasal rinses or sprays may help with congestion or runny nose Seasonal allergies may last several weeks
- What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician . . .
Sick with a a cold, flu or other respiratory virus? Learn some home management tips from a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician
- Plugged ears: What is the remedy? - Mayo Clinic
As swelling from the cold subsides, the blockage usually resolves If your ears are plugged, try swallowing, yawning or chewing sugar-free gum to open your eustachian tubes If this doesn't work, take a deep breath and try to blow out of your nose gently while pinching your nostrils closed and keeping your mouth shut
- Common cold in babies - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat, called an upper respiratory tract infection More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold Rhinoviruses are the most common A cold virus enters babies' bodies through the mouth, eyes or nose Once infected by a virus, a baby's body usually can fight off that same virus in the future That's called immunity But because so many viruses
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