Common Cold
The common cold generally causes a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Some people may also experience a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. Symptoms generally start about 2 or 3 days after you come in contact with the virus, although it could take up to a week.
SYMPTOMS OF COMMON COLD
Cold symptoms generally start about 2 or 3 days after you come in contact with the virus, although it could take up to a week. The most common cold symptoms are:
- Nasal Congestion
- Runny nose
- Scratchy throat
- Sneezing
- Cough
- Muscle aches
- Postnasal drip
- Sore throat
TREATMENT
The very first thing one should do is to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines are always available to help ease the symptoms in adults and older children. They do not make your cold go away faster but can help you feel better. However, these medicines are not recommended for children under 6 and the medical course is different for these children.