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  1. Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · In adults or children, a common cold that lasts a while can lead to swelling and pain in the sinuses. These are air-filled spaces in the skull above the eyes and around the nose.

  2. Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · If you or your child has cold symptoms that don't go away or get worse, make an appointment with your health care provider. Here's some information to help you get ready for your …

  3. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt

    Jul 12, 2024 · Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your …

  4. COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

    Oct 22, 2025 · There's no cure for the common cold. Treatment may include pain relievers and cold remedies available without a prescription, such as decongestants. Unlike COVID-19, a cold is usually …

  5. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold

    Feb 10, 2022 · The short answer is no. Colds are caused by viruses, so you can't catch a cold from going outside with wet hair. And wet hair won't make you more attractive to germs. The same is true …

  6. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt

    Jan 15, 2021 · Cold remedies that work If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn't mean you have to be miserable. These remedies might help you feel better:

  7. Cold hands? It could be Raynaud’s disease - Mayo Clinic Press

    Oct 7, 2025 · A flare of Raynaud’s disease affects blood vessels, called arteries, and very small blood vessels, called capillaries, that run to the fingers and toes. These vessels narrow when they are …

  8. Is It Adult RSV or a Common Cold? | Mayo Clinic Press

    Sep 19, 2023 · Are you wondering if your symptoms are due to a common cold or RSV? Discover three crucial ways to tell the difference between these contagious illnesses in adults.

  9. Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?

    Feb 24, 2024 · How long do cold and flu viruses stay alive after people with a virus cough or sneeze? Viruses that cause the common cold, the flu and COVID-19 may be able to infect someone for …

  10. Home Remedies: What works for a cold and what doesn’t

    Oct 25, 2017 · Nothing can cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable. Here's a look at some common cold remedies …