How long does a cold last?

Hello, I'm Dr. Morelli the common

cold

we've all been there itchy throat runny nose congestion cough there is no cure for the common

cold

but fortunately our body's immune system is usually able to eliminate the virus relatively quickly, but what? How

long

does

the common cold

last

once we arrive? In contact with the virus, it usually takes between one and three days for the site to show symptoms. Children under 6 years old will receive an average of 6 to 8 calls per year and each one will

last

14 days on average. Older children and adults will have an average of two to four colds. per year and each of these will last five to seven days on average.

Please note that these are average figures. The exact duration of colds will depend on a number of factors, including the strength of a person's immune system, whether they have an underlying lung condition such as asthma or emphysema and also the virulence or strength of a particular strain of virus in the cut. For the person, regardless of age, it is important to drink plenty of fluids and rest, and medications such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can help with fever or discomfort. Adults may consider taking a decongestant or expectorant, although the effectiveness of these medications varies in different people. , cold and flu medications are not recommended for use in children because there is no evidence that they are effective and there have been some case reports of harmful events in saline nasal spray followed by Parent-operated nasal aspirator may help relieve nasal congestion in young children who cannot blow their nose.