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My kids and husband definitely have a head cold of some kind(coughs/congestion). my son was the only one that puked with his symptoms. if i caught their cold virus,is it possible to just have a dry irritated throat and nothing else?

Q: my kids and husband definitely have a head cold of some kind(coughs/congestion). my son was the only one that puked with his symptoms. if i caught their cold virus,is it possible to just have a dry irritated throat and nothing else?

: Yes, this is normal and very common. Get tested for Covid.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes, this is normal and very common. Get tested for Covid.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/8/2023

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A member asked:

My kids and husband definitely have a head cold of some kind(coughs/congestion). my son was the only one that puked with his symptoms. if i caught their cold virus,is it possible to just have a dry irritated throat and nothing else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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