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  1. Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · A common cold can lead to illnesses of the lungs, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. People with asthma or weakened immune systems have an increased risk of these …

  2. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't - Mayo Clinic

    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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. 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 …

  6. Cold sore - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 5, 2024 · Your health care provider can usually diagnose cold sores just by looking at them. To confirm the diagnosis, your health care provider might take a sample from the blister for …

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: Suffering from cold feet?

    Feb 5, 2025 · Do your feet always feel cold, even when it's not chilly outside? While cold weather can be a common cause, persistent cold feet might point to something more — like circulatory …

  8. Exercise and illness: Work out with a cold? - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 18, 2023 · Mild to moderate physical activity is usually OK if you have a common cold and no fever. Exercise may even help you feel better by opening your nasal passages and temporarily …

  9. 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 …

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Direct Contact With Cold Sore Could Spread …

    Jun 11, 2016 · Cold sores that come back in otherwise healthy people are thought to be triggered by stress, fatigue and sunlight. To keep the virus from spreading, your husband should be …