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How to know if you have a cold? i didnt know though if having an itchy throat randomly usually accompanied with postnasal drain. its been about 5 days. how long is to long for a cold?

Q: how to know if you have a cold? i didnt know though if having an itchy throat randomly usually accompanied with postnasal drain. its been about 5 days. how long is to long for a cold?

: Symptoms mentioned may indicate acquired COVID-19, so get tested and if positive, and respiratory difficulties occur, go to ED for evaluation.

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Symptoms mentioned may indicate acquired COVID-19, so get tested and if positive, and respiratory difficulties occur, go to ED for evaluation.

Answered 10/13/2021

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A member asked:

How to know if you have a cold? i didnt know though if having an itchy throat randomly usually accompanied with postnasal drain. its been about 5 days. how long is to long for a cold?

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