Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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. Low-grade fever. The mucus from your nose may start out clear and become thicker and yellow ...

Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals. Care tips include: Rest. Drink plenty of liquids. Humidify the air. Use saline nasal rinses. Antibiotics do not treat cold viruses. They are used to treat ...

Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't - 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.

Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt

Cold remedies that work If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn't mean you have to be miserable. These remedies might help you feel better:

COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause many of the same symptoms as the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu. So how can you tell if you have COVID-19? It may help to learn about the differences in symptoms that these illnesses cause. Also, find out how these illnesses spread, are treated and can be prevented.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold

Cold ice cream can soothe a sore throat, and probiotics in yogurt can help alleviate stomach upset if you are taking antibiotics for an infection. Check with your primary health care provider or pharmacist to get a list of foods you should avoid with medications.

Acute sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked and stuffy (congested) nose, which may block your sinuses and prevent drainage of mucus.

Home Remedies: What works for a cold and what doesn’t

Cold remedies that work If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better: Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration.

Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?

How long do cold and flu viruses stay alive after people with a virus cough or sneeze? Viruses that cause the common cold, the flu and COVID-19 may be able to infect someone for several hours to days. It depends on factors such as: The structure of the virus. Some viruses are better than others at managing temperature, humidity or other conditions.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Suffering from cold feet?

Chilly weather can cause cold feet but persistent cold feet might be due to a medical issue. Learn more from Mayo Clinic.