A member asked:

Am i contagious? slept with window open and warm hoody on. woke up and mucus from natural causes gave me what is called a cold? contagious or no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

"Cold" means virus : Traditionally a "cold" is an upper respiratory illness caused by a virus. Symptoms may include runny nose, sinus congestion, cough, sore throat, fever and body aches. This is contagious. Mucus from the nose may not indicate a "cold" as you implied, but is certainly not normal. You should see a doctor for a more accurate diagnosis. If the mucus is not caused by an infection you are not contagious.

Answered 12/7/2013

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