A member asked:

Already have had my 3 days of full blown symptoms, now i just have the sniffles and a productive wet cough. how long till i'm back to normal from this cold?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

7 to 10 days: Most uncomplicated viral respiratory infections last 7 to 10 days. When a "cold" last longer than 2 weeks or is worsening rather than improving, then the person should be evaluated for possible sinus infection. Usually the worse symptoms of a cold are on day 3 or 4.

Answered 9/28/2016

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