Question 1

what are the symptoms of cold sores?

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Burning and pain: A cold sore is caused by a common virus-herpes simplex. They begin as a burning sensation in the lip area and this is followed by the formation of a blister. The blister ruptures and leaves a painful ulceration that then crusts over and heals within 10-14 days. There are some topical agents that can speed healing or abort the formation of the blister if caught early.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of cold sores and what should i do to help?

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Painful blisters: Cold sores are painful blisters on or near the lips, cause by a herpes virus.  They can come and go, since the body never completely gets rid of the virus.  For many people with cold sores, topical over the counter treatments for pain relief are enough.  If not, topical or oral antiviral medications can help if started soon after the cold sore first appears.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of cold/allergies? can you get these and not feel sick?

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Cold vs. Allergies: A cold is caused by a virus and is transient. Allergic rhinitis presents with a variety of symptoms including congestion, running, itching (eyes and nose), and post-nasal drip that can be seasonal or year round. Triggers can be allergic (animal dander, pollen, dust mites) or non-allergic (strong scents/odors, cleaning products, weather changes). See an allergist for further workup and skin testing

Question 4

what are the symptoms of cold sore?

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The symptoms of Cold sore include::   Burning pain, Fever, Lip blister, Mouth ulcers.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a cold?

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Cough, runny nose: Colds are caused by viruses and include symptoms of cough, runny nose, sore throat, and fever.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of common cold and is there an effective way to relieve them?

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COLDS: Colds are viral or allergic in origin.Sometimes it becomes purulent due to bacterial infection. In children, there's no treatment it is self limited. In adults, we give decongestant and antibiotic if necessary for the associated infection.

Question 7

what are symptoms of the common cold and what are signs that it is something more serious?

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See below: The common symptoms of a cold are sore throat, runny or congested nose and in 30% of cases dry cough.  Signs that it may be more serious include pus on the tonsils, tender swollen lymph nodes in the neck, high fever with chills, shortness of breath and altered levels of consciousness.

Question 8

please explain what are some symptoms of a cold?

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Symptoms of cold: Cold symptoms can include nasal congestion, runny nose, coughing, headache, sneezing, sore throat, watery eyes, mild fever, feeling tired ; watery eyes.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a cold and how can i know if i have it ?

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A cold: is viral and usually starts with sore throat, nasal congestion, mild-moderate cough (dependant on tobacco use), possibly mild headache, and mild temp elevation for 1-2 days and usually no loss of appetite. This is all upper respiratory and doesn't include other viral illnesses that can be quite severe.  If your symptoms are similar to the above then you have a "cold".

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a cold sore that is herpetic?

Accepted Answer

Fever, pain, burning: Fever, tireness, muscle aches, pain, burning senstion, tingling, or itching at the site of the sore.

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