Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · 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.
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Nov 3, 2023 · But symptoms of a common cold usually appear 1 to 3 days after exposure to a cold-causing virus. 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.
Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · 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 doesn't, what can't hurt
Jul 12, 2024 · 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 or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo Clinic
Feb 13, 2024 · 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. Seasonal allergies are triggered by your immune system's response to allergens, such as pollen.
Cold sore - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 5, 2024 · Symptoms vary, depending on whether this is your first outbreak or a recurrence. The first time you have a cold sore, symptoms may not start for up to 20 days after you were first exposed to the virus. The sores can last several days. And the blisters can take 2 to 3 weeks to heal completely.
Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 31, 2024 · Symptoms. If you have acute bronchitis, you may have cold symptoms, such as: Cough; Production of mucus (sputum), which can be clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color — rarely, it may be streaked with blood; Sore throat; Mild headache and body aches; Slight fever and chills; Fatigue; Chest discomfort; Shortness of breath and wheezing
Raynaud's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 26, 2024 · Raynaud's (ray-NOSE) disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow. This limits blood flow to affected areas, which is called vasospasm.
Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 24, 2021 · A common cold is a viral infection of your baby's nose and throat. Nasal congestion and a runny nose are the main signs of a cold. Babies are especially likely to get the common cold, in part because they're often around older children.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Symptoms and causes
Cold-like symptoms such as congestion, runny nose or sore throat. People may only have a few symptoms or none. People who have no symptoms but test positive for COVID-19 are called asymptomatic.