Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 days. Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke. Most often, you don't need medical care for a common cold. If …
Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't - Mayo Clinic
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 …
Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 11, 2025 · The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat, called an upper respiratory tract infection. More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold. Rhinoviruses are the most …
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Oct 22, 2025 · 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?
Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · 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 …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold
Feb 10, 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 …
Home Remedies: High blood pressure and cold remedies
Jan 1, 2020 · Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices. Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants …
Home Remedies: Helping a hoarse voice - Mayo Clinic News …
Dec 2, 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 …
Plugged ears: What is the remedy? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 24, 2024 · As swelling from the cold subsides, the blockage usually resolves. If your ears are plugged, try swallowing, yawning or chewing sugar-free gum to open your eustachian tubes. If …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can cold weather cause a cold?
Jan 16, 2024 · Can cold weather cause a cold? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, address the question.