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Can you catch a cold a week after you were exposed to it?
Yes, you can catch a cold a week after you were exposed to it. The common cold is most contagious up to two days before symptoms begin.
What symptoms cold can get you?
The most common symptoms of a cold are coughing, runny nose, congestion, and headaches. Some other symptoms that are less common are swelling and drowsiness.
When is a person with a common cold contagious?
There does not appear to be a period of time that a cold is least contagious. Scientists believe that a person who has the common cold can be contagious for a few days before their symptoms begin right up until the time when their symptoms subside. This period of time could take up to two weeks. However, the period of time when a cold is most contagious is usually when the symptoms are at their worst, usually 2 to 4 days into the cold.
How is Common cold caused?
A common cold is usually lasts 7-10 days before all symptoms are gone.
How long does the commone cold stay contageous?
The common cold tends to be most contagious when the symptoms are at their worst (usually day 2 to day 4 of the cold symptoms presenting themselves). That being said, a cold virus can be contagious for 2 to 3 days prior to symptoms presenting themselves until all symptoms have gone away (sometimes up to 2+ wks).
What are the symptoms of the onset of flu?
Some of the symptoms for the flu are the same as the common cold, but there are a few symptoms that you only get with the flu. The most common of these symptoms are a fever of 101 or higher, body and joint aches, and a headache. If you are experiencing these symptoms along with other cold like symptoms we recommend seeing your Dr. about the flu.
What are the common cold symptoms that one may experience?
Common cold symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, mild body aches, and fatigue.
What are the normal na symptoms of a common cold?
The normal symptoms of a common cold include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and sometimes a low-grade fever.
What symptoms would indicate that a person has the flu rather than a cold?
Flu symptoms are usually more intense than cold symptoms and they begin much more quickly. Some of the major symptoms of the flu that don't necessarily come with a cold are a fever and muscle aches and pains and fatigue.
What does palliates mean?
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What is the common cold's scientific name?
The scientific name of the Common cold is "Acute nasopharyngitis."
What causes symptoms like a cold?
Usually viruses cause cold-like symptoms, such as the viruses that cause the common cold and the flu, but, other diseases and disorders can also include similar symptoms and so can toxic effects from chemicals and drugs.
