Normal Common Cold Symptoms

Every once in a while people suffer from the common cold. Adults on an average suffer from the common cold three to four times in a year. Though the symptoms of the common cold can be annoying, it’s is more or less harmless in the long run. The common cold is a viral infection caused by various types of viruses. It affects the upper respiratory tract causing a runny nose and sore throat. Usually, the symptoms of the common cold last from a week to 10 days.

Symptoms of the common cold

Usually, symptoms of the common cold show up one to three days after getting exposed to the cold-causing viruses. The symptoms and their severity vary from one person to another. Some of the common symptoms are:

• Cough: You may also suffer from a mild cough. Though the cough won’t get worse, it may continue until the second week of the illness. Those suffering from respiratory problems like chronic bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia can experience severe cough.

• Runny nose: The most common and the annoying symptom of the common cold is a runny nose. It starts within the first few days when you catch a common cold. Initially, the runny nose will be watery. Eventually, it will turn thicker and look more yellow or green.

• Sore throat: Those with the common cold may experience a sore throat. The throat may hurt when swallowing.

• Sneezing: When you suffer from the common cold, the membranes of the nose and throat often get irritated. This can cause sneezing.

The symptoms of the common cold vary from one person to another depending upon how the immune system reacts to the illness. The common cold is contagious and spread through the air. It’s best to practise good personal hygiene to prevent yourself from catching a common cold.

Managing the common cold

Many home remedies can help you get relief from the symptoms of the common cold and cough.

• Having a glass of turmeric milk or a cup of ginger tea can help in relieving the congestion and soothe your throat
  
• Gargling with warm water and salt a few times a day can also help you get relief from persistent cough
  
• Keeping yourself hydrated and taking sufficient rest can also help you fight cough and cold
  
• Drinking warm liquids like soup, tea and warm water may relieve symptoms

When you are sick with a cold, it is also important to get enough rest, eat a healthy diet, and drink plenty of fluids. For the ayurvedic treatment of the common cold, try Pankajakasthuri Cough Syrup with Tulsi and Cough Syrup with Honey. The ayurvedic cough syrups are 100% herbal and do not cause any side effects. The ayurvedic medicine for cough and cold contains natural ingredients that are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.