Does a cold start with a cough?

Not necessarily.....: A cold is usually the result of an upper airway infection while a cough can be the result of a lower respiratory infection. However, you can also get a cough from post-nasal drip, which can be due to an upper airway infection. Usually, though, symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat will precede the post-nasal drip cough. When in doubt, see your doctor.

Not usually: Cold usually presents with runny nose, blocked nose, fever, body aches and it can cause post nasal drip causing sore throat and cough especially at night . cough is a reflex response to clear airways. http://patient.info/health/cough-leaflet http://patient.info/health/common-cold-and-other-upper-respiratory-tract-infections