 [ Symptoms ] how long after your exposed to a cold do you get sick i was taking care of a 3 year old who was coughing and had a runny nose he coughed in my face and after i washed my face and hands i am worried about getting sick i have copd and whenever i get a cold i end up on oxygen and gasping for each breath how long after i am exposed will i come down with a cold [ Disease ] yes it may be a hemorrhoid but you will need to be examined in order to get a definitive diagnosis this cannot be done over the internet there are other lumps that can occur in this area like perianal cysts skin tags etc so it is prudent to get a diagnosis first before discussing treatment andor precautions