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The Common Cold: How Long Do Symptoms Last?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

A cold, they say, lasts seven days if you take medicine, and a week if you don’t. This chart shows the usual progression from the first few days of fever and sore throat to nasal congestion and cough, that can … Continue reading →

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