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- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A common cold can lead to illnesses of the lungs, such as pneumonia or bronchitis People with asthma or weakened immune systems have an increased risk of these conditions
- 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
- Is It Adult RSV or a Common Cold? | Mayo Clinic Press
Are you wondering if your symptoms are due to a common cold or RSV? Discover three crucial ways to tell the difference between these contagious illnesses in adults
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you or your child has cold symptoms that don't go away or get worse, make an appointment with your health care provider Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment
- 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
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold
The short answer is no Colds are caused by viruses, so you can't catch a cold from going outside with wet hair And wet hair won't make you more attractive to germs The same is true with respect to dressing for cold temperatures
- 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
- Cold sore - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Cold sores usually heal in 2 to 3 weeks without leaving a scar Cold sores spread from person to person by close contact, such as kissing They're usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), and less commonly herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) Both of these viruses can affect the mouth or genitals and can be spread by oral sex
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