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How to know if i just have a common cold?
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A cold: or is usually mild, self-limiting and lasts less than 5 days. The common cold usually does not give HIGH fever or cause illness for longer than a week. An exam by your Doctor is usually a good idea if your cold "does not go away".
Answered 1/29/2017
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Sx's: Common cold symptoms include: Cough, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, mild headache, low grade fever & mild body aches.
Answered 5/30/2015
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