Viral infection that enters the body through the mouth, eyes or nose and throat. Symptoms such as scratchy throat, congestion and runny nose usually appear one to three days after exposure to a cold-causing virus. Then sneezing and a cough usually develops.
The common cold tends to clear up on its own in three to four days although cough and post-nasal drip may linger.
The common cold tends to clear up on its own in three to four days although cough and post-nasal drip may linger.
