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1. medlineplus.gov › commoncoldCommon Cold | Viral Infection | MedlinePlus

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   Nov 16, 2022 · The common cold is a mild infection of your upper respiratory tract (which includes your nose and throat). Colds are probably the most common illness. Adults have an average of 2-3 colds per year, and children have even more. Colds are more common in the winter and spring, but you can get them at any time.

2. www.health.harvard.edu › a_to_z › common-cold-viralCommon Cold (Viral Rhinitis) - Harvard Health

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   Mar 24, 2023 · Expected duration of the common cold Symptoms typically peak on the second, third or fourth days of infection and last about 1 week. People are most infectious (likely to pass the cold onto others) during the first 24 hours of the illness, and they usually remain infectious for as long as the symptoms last.

3. www.emedicinehealth.com › what_are_the_stages_of_aWhat Are the Four Stages of a Cold? - eMedicineHealth

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   Common Cold Symptoms and Duration. A cold usually lasts about 7 to 10 days, but some symptoms, especially runny and stuffy nose and cough, can last for up to 2 weeks. A cold usually progresses through certain stages. The stages of a cold include four stages, as described in the table below.

4. www.healthline.com › health › signs-your-cold-isSigns Your Cold Is Getting Better - Healthline

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   Oct 12, 2023 · sore throat. sneezing. runny nose. congestion. fatigue. aches. Generally, these symptoms are most severe in the middle of a cold, around days 3–5. By the last days of a cold, most symptoms will ...

5. www.healthline.com › health › cold-fluHow to Get Rid of a Cold Fast - Healthline

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   Sep 20, 2023 · 1. Vitamin C. Taking a vitamin C supplement isn’t likely to prevent a cold. However, studies show that it may reduce the duration of colds and make them less severe. The National Institutes of ...

6. www.webmd.com › cold-and-flu › common_cold_overviewCommon Cold - WebMD

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Overview. Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose -- everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. These symptoms are usually caused by a viral infection ...

7. www.merckmanuals.com › common-coldCommon Cold - Infections - Merck Manual Consumer Version

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   Symptoms of Common Cold. Cold symptoms start 1 to 3 days after infection. Usually, the first symptom is a scratchy or sore throat or discomfort in the nose. Later, people start sneezing, have a runny nose, and feel mildly ill. Fever is not common, but a mild fever may occur at the beginning of the cold. At first, secretions from the nose are ...