Sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, fever,
chills, and muscle aches are all symptoms associated with the
common cold. Over the counter medicines for a cold only alleviate
cold symptoms but do not shorten the duration of a cold. The
symptoms of a common cold should go away in a week to 10 days. As
always, drinking plenty of fluids and rest are most important for
recovery from a cold.
Review Date: 02/22/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator,
Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician
Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
