Question 1

can cough, greenish yellow phlegm/mucus and head/ear congestion persist for awhile after a viral uri? feel better except for these things. no fever.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: as you may have a bacterial infection tat is not clearing up.

Question 2

having mild itchy throat with clear mucous and cough when i talk a lot or sing after a viral uri that included symptoms of runny nose and sore throat. its almost 4 weeks now all symptoms gone except cough when i talk a lot how long will this last?

Accepted Answer

: Hi: 
It is not uncommon to have a lingering cough, I've seen it last as long as 6 to 8 weeks.  However, if you have fever, trouble breathing, colored/increased/thickened sputum with the cough, you should see a doctor to rule out pneumonia.

Question 3

i have common cold symptoms and a fever, but my heart rate got now to 120 at rest is it normal? i took a quarter of propranolol if it doesnt get better can i take another quarter?

Accepted Answer

: If I knew why you are taking propranolol I could answer better. If you are playing Dr stop.  One response to fever is to increase heart rate which is likely a healthy response and slowing this normal response may be harmful.  I would wait as most colds get better in 14 days but some take 2 weeks.   ;-) Dr humor.

Question 4

how long is a viral uri contagious?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: In a healthy 48 year old, your immune system should eradicate a viral upper respiratory tract infection in about 2 to 3 weeks.

Question 5

what viral infections include these symptoms: fever, sore throat, and cold symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many: Epstein barr virus (mononucleosis), cocksakie a & b, adenovirus, .

Question 6

what to do if i have a viral infection, symptoms: fever, sore throat, and cold symptoms. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory virus!: Good afternoon, 
with symptoms of sore throat, runny nose and fever probably, you are likely suffering from a viral respiratory infection. These will run their course of about a week. During this time, symptomatic relief can be achieved by taking medications such as ibuprofen, claritin, (loratadine) and sudafed. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 7

common cold?no cough/fever. started in chest (13 days ago).last 10 days all it is, is thick green mucus congestion in my head. mild fatigue.no fever.

Accepted Answer

URI symptoms : If symptoms last more than 10 days and not improving then you should get examined

Question 8

sore throat, hoarse voice no loss of taste or smell, fever that lasted  only a day, can this be covid-19 or just the common cold?

Accepted Answer

COVID-19 vs Virus: The symptoms of the common cold and COVID-19 over lap. Can't be sure unless tested. Important to know if other people are at risk or if you came into contact with someone who is positive.

Question 9

i get 'common cold' symptoms for a day after i swim in a pool the last 4-5 times. sore throat, sinus, sneezing. could it be a chlorine allergy?

Accepted Answer

No but: Chlorine can irritate your nose and trigger asthma for those who have the condition.  It is not an allergy however. I suspect that you may have a hay fever issue which is worsened by the chlorine exposure.

Question 10

how come i always get a fever with a common cold?

Accepted Answer

See below: Fevers are nothing to worry about and are the body's normal response to any infectious agent.  Therefore, even simple rhinovirus (the common cold) can trigger a fever response.

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How long does fever associated with viral uri last

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Can cough, greenish yellow phlegm/mucus and head/ear congestion persist for awhile after a viral uri? feel better except for these things. no fever.

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Having mild itchy throat with clear mucous and cough when i talk a lot or sing after a viral uri that included symptoms of runny nose and sore throat. its almost 4 weeks now all symptoms gone except cough when i talk a lot how long will this last?

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I have common cold symptoms and a fever, but my heart rate got now to 120 at rest is it normal? i took a quarter of propranolol if it doesnt get better can i take another quarter?

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How long is a viral uri contagious?

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What viral infections include these symptoms: fever, sore throat, and cold symptoms?

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What to do if i have a viral infection, symptoms: fever, sore throat, and cold symptoms. what could it be?

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Common cold?no cough/fever. started in chest (13 days ago).last 10 days all it is, is thick green mucus congestion in my head. mild fatigue.no fever.

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Sore throat, hoarse voice no loss of taste or smell, fever that lasted only a day, can this be covid-19 or just the common cold?

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I get 'common cold' symptoms for a day after i swim in a pool the last 4-5 times. sore throat, sinus, sneezing. could it be a chlorine allergy?

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How come i always get a fever with a common cold?

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