May 24, 2023 · The common cold is an illness affecting your nose and throat. Most often, it's harmless, but it might not feel that way. Germs called viruses cause a common cold. Often, …

May 24, 2023 · Diagnosis You usually don't need medical care for a common cold. But if symptoms get worse or don't go away, see your health care provider. Most people with a …

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 …

Dec 23, 2024 · The common cold is: NOT like the flu (influenza), which has a sudden onset of severe body aches, high fever, bad headache and cough. NOT like COVID-19, which causes …

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 …

Jan 15, 2021 · Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications. For adults and children age 5 and older, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some …

Sep 19, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can look a lot like the common cold. They both spread through coughs, sneezes and infected surfaces like doorknobs. In healthy adults, …

Nov 27, 2024 · 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 …

Feb 10, 2022 · People often associate going outside with wet hair or being underdressed with getting sick because exposure to germs is often more likely when you go outside. The …

Feb 5, 2018 · Influenza and the common cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. The more intense flu symptoms tend to come on more abruptly than the gradual, more mild …