8 Signs You Should See a Doctor About a Cold
A look at 8 cold symptoms that are signs you should see a doctor.
Is it a cold or something more serious?
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Colds are viral infections that will typically go away--with or without treatment from a doctor--in about 14 days. They typically do not require antibiotics, since antibiotics are not designed to treat viruses, only bacterial infections.
But some cold symptoms are red flags that your cold might be turning into something more serious. In this slideshow, we look at 8 cold symptoms that are signs you should see a doctor.
By — Last Modified: 03/28/2012, First Published: 09/13/2011
