
Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · This common illness of the nose and throat causes a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · If you or your child has cold symptoms that don't go away or get worse, make an appointment with your health care provider. Here's some information to help you get ready for …
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Dec 23, 2024 · We've all had a common cold—runny nose, sore throat, stuffy nose, feeling unwell, body aches and low-grade fever. Adults may experience two or three colds each year, …
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV): Symptoms and prevention
Feb 19, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus, also called HMPV, is a virus that can infect the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system. An HMPV infection can make you …
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Oct 22, 2025 · 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 …
Is It Adult RSV or a Common Cold? | Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · Are you wondering if your symptoms are due to a common cold or RSV? Discover three crucial ways to tell the difference between these contagious illnesses in adults.
Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 11, 2025 · A cold virus enters babies' bodies through the mouth, eyes or nose. Once infected by a virus, a baby's body usually can fight off that same virus in the future.
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 …
How do common colds transmit? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Apr 26, 2025 · The cold virus is spread by droplets, and the chance they traveled that far without falling to the ground is miniscule. Even if they traveled into his hose, your neighbor would then …
Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 19, 2025 · If you have a cold or don't feel well, you may still be able to get a flu shot. But if you are seriously ill, check with your healthcare team to see if you should delay getting the …