How long does a cold usually last

The average cold will last a week. When I was in school for medical office assistant, we went by the rule that if it lasted more than a week, see a doctor just to be sure there are no secondary infections setting in. Lots of rest, drink lot…

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2 days minor symptons e.g the odd eye water or the odd dribble from the nose – 3-4 days major symptons e.g nose running like a tap (very annoying) shivers running down the back of your head , puffy eyes , lack of sleep , annoying cough but …

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I haven’t had a cold in so long – generally I find I get them when moving – especially when it includes flying. I just visited my in-laws and we are on the edge of our seats to see if we are going to move again from NM. We are going to stay…

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How long does a cold usually last & when should you see a doc?

Q: i’ve had a cold now for 13 days…and believe me thats a long dragged out time especially when i’ve got a 2 year old!! i thought i was feeling better, but then about 3 or 4 days ago i started feeling really sick again…I’ve got a runny stuffy nose, a cough & major shortness of breath….so does anyone know how long a cold usually lats and how long is too long without seeing a doc?? oh and i was even taking flu meds day time & night time, but now i’m only taking night time to clear my nose & help me sleep……heeeelllllppppp!!!

A: please go to dr .the shortness of breath is not part of common cold,but it could be pneumonia! hope you feel better!

how long does a cold usually last?

Q: i have had a sore throat,bad cough,stuffy nose,and my eyes have been hurting for 2 days now i was wondering how long this usually lasts cuz i think i have the common cold or the flu.HELLLLLLPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!

A: For the sore throat, drink some Tea with some lemon juice and honey in it. It works wonders! Just keep blowing your nose and get all the bad stuff out.Colds can last awhile. I have one myself right now. It’s been like this for about a week or so now. Don’t worry. Common colds are common. :PNow if you have a fever, then it’s definately the flu. If it gets worse I’d go see the doctor. Just try taking something for it.Tylenol Cold or Flu pills work for me. also suck on some sour candy or drink orange juice. I think anything thats acidic will help. Don’t quote me on that though.Anyway. Hope you feel better. Make sure you get lots of rest too. Rest does wonders.

How long does the common cold usually last?

Q: i have a cold and i could feel it starting to come on on Wednesday but i wasnt sick and then it was really bad yesterday (friday) and that was the first day i felt sick i was just wondering if you could tell me how many days the common cold usually lasts?? for example: congestion, small sore throat, headache etc.? thanks

A: It could last anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks. Symptoms would be the worst during the first 3-5 days.