I'm always wary of the common cold around this time of the year.
Me too, it is very infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract.
What are some of the symptoms I should look out for?
Look out for sneezing, fever, coughing, sore throat, runny nose and headaches for sure!
Thanks for the tips, I definitely will. Do these symptoms happen immediately after exposure to the virus?
No, it can take 2 days or so to appear.
How long does it take to recover from the common cold if you get it?
Common cold
The common cold, also known simply as a cold, is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. The throat, sinuses, and larynx may also be affected. Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus. These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever. People usually recover in seven to ten days, but some symptoms may last up to three weeks. Occasionally those with other health problems
between the upper and lower respiratory tracts, the upper respiratory tract is generally considered to be the airway above the glottis or vocal cords. This includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx.
Typical infections of the upper respiratory tract include tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, certain types of influenza, and the common cold. Symptoms of URIs can include cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, low grade fever, facial pressure and sneezing.
Types Lower respiratory tract infection