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How long does it take a cold to go away?
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1-2 weeks: There are many different viruses that cause colds. Of course, each person has a somewhat different experience after catching a cold virus. That's why several members of the same family or the same classroom may start a cold on the same day, but will not end a cold on the same day. If very lucky, a cold will be 5 days; usually, it lasts 7-10 days; if unlucky, it will be 15-20 days.
Answered 6/9/2018
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