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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. Cough and cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t

    Nov 13, 2025 · “The common cold is not just one illness — it’s a whole mess of different infections that cause the same symptoms. Even if we cure or prevent one, it’s not going to stop the rest,” says Jack …

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

    Jan 15, 2021 · Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications. For adults and children age 5 and older, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief.

  6. 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.

  7. 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 …

  8. Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 11, 2025 · Overview A common cold in a baby is a viral infection in the nose and throat. A stuffy and runny nose are the main symptoms of a cold. All babies are likely to get the common cold. That's …

  9. How do common colds transmit? - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Apr 26, 2025 · When you are outdoors, the enormous volume of air dilutes the particles and carries them away. Please set your mind at ease, walking outdoors with a cold, or opening your windows will not …

  10. 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 …