Almost everyone have had an encounter with cold and in my own experience, it's not a good one at all.

Most time, it comes with a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and eye-itching.

So how long should it last?

If you ask me, I will quickly say a second... 😂

If you were given the power to control cold, I will love you to tell me how long you will like cold to last in the comment section.

There are many home remedies for cold and flu out there that one can get help with but the issue is "HOW LONG DOES A COLD LAST FOR", so we will head on to answering this in the next heading.

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How long does a cold last for in the body?

Cold symptoms usually start 2 or 3 days after a person has been exposed to a source of infection. People with colds are most contagious for the first 3 or 4 days after the symptoms begin and can be contagious for up to 3 weeks. Although some colds can linger for as long as 2 weeks, most clear up within a week.

Source: KidsHealth

What Should I do if I get infected with Cold?

There are many quick cold remedies to cure a cold in one day but you shouldn't expect home remedies for cold and fever that gives a permanent cure.

That will be disastrous right?

In the next heading, we will look at some Indian home remedies for cold as well as oversea home remedies for cold, cough and running nose...

Don't worry, cold will soon be a thing of the past for you if you follow and put in to practice any of these home remedies;


In the meantime, this post has been able to highlight the following point:

• how long should a cold last before you go to the doctor
• life cycle of a cold
• signs your cold is getting better
• how long does a flu last
• how long does it take for a cold to go away
• how long does a cold last on average
• persistent cold symptoms in adults

If you need more information on any of the highlighted points, comment where you difficulty lies and we will address it quick.

Home Cure for Cold and Flu

• Drink enough fluids.
• Warm lemon water with honey can help loosen congestion. Mix the juice of ½ a lemon with one cup warm water.
• Warm apple juice may soothe a sore throat.
• Women should drink at least nine cups (2.2 liters) of fluids per day.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages.

What do you do when you have a cold?

Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better:

Stay hydrated.
Rest.
Soothe a sore throat.
Combat stuffiness.
Relieve pain.
Sip warm liquids.
Add moisture to the air.
Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications.


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