Marjorie Butlerover 2 years ago
How are common colds differentiated from more serious upper respiratory tract infections (URIs)?
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over 2 years ago
URI Very common; sneezing, core throat, Common; nasal discharge, nasal congestion, cough Rare; itchy, watery eyes, headache, fever, malaise, fatigue, myalgia Duration; 3-14 days Common cold Very common; runny nose, sore throat, headache, muscle ache, coughing, sneezing, Common; fever, pressure in ears and face Rare; loss of taste, loss of smell Duration; 7-10 days
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