30 Dec 2024 · Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches and fatigue. These symptoms may overlap with other illnesses, like the common cold, but key differences exist. Colds generally develop gradually, while flu symptoms typically appear suddenly within two or three days of exposure to the virus. Managing your symptoms

16 Jan 2024 · Therefore, if people are sick, you're more likely to be in close proximity to someone who is ill, thus catch the cold," says Dr. Bracamonte. He says if you do catch a cold or one of the common viruses that cause the common cold, it's important to remember that it's a virus in most cases not a bacterial infection, so antibiotics usually don't help.

15 Jan 2021 · Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you're not taking too much of any medication. Cold remedies that don't work. The list of ineffective cold remedies is long. Some of the more common ones that don't work include: Antibiotics.

11 Jan 2024 · The extreme cold air can be dangerous for anyone, but for those with chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the cold can make things feel worse. With emphysema, for instance, the cold air can cause spasms of the bronchial passage, making it more difficult to breathe.

4 Nov 2024 · Some limited research shows that vitamin C may prevent the duration of a virus, such as the common cold. So, if your cold lasts a week, taking vitamin C may reduce it by 13 hours, which isn't all that significant based on a few limited studies. Consult with your healthcare team to decide what's best for you.

3 Jan 2025 · While it doesn't prevent you from getting a cold, Dr. Bracamonte says there is some limited research that additional vitamin C might speed up the recovery process slightly in some people. "So if you were going to have a common cold that lasts about seven days, it may cut it down about 13 hours," says Dr. Bracamonte.

10 Feb 2022 · 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.

1 Apr 2011 · Pinpointing the exact source of this symptom requires a physical exam and diagnostic tests. But when feet feel cold but are not cold to the touch, a possible cause is a neurologic problem, such as peripheral neuropathy. Of course, feet can get cold for many reasons. The most obvious is a cold environment, along with a lack of proper shoes or socks.

26 Jan 2018 · During a common cold, nasal mucus may start out watery and clear, then become progressively thicker and more opaque, taking on a yellow or green tinge. This coloration is likely due to an increase in the number of certain immune system cells, or an increase in the enzymes these cells produce.

2 Dec 2016 · Viral infections similar to those that cause a cold; Vocal strain, caused by yelling or overusing your voice; Bacterial infections, such as diphtheria, although this is rare, in large part due to increasing rates of vaccination; Chronic laryngitis. Laryngitis that lasts longer than three weeks is known as chronic laryngitis.