It's once again the time of year for an uptick in illnesses such as colds, the flu, COVID and RSV. Here are the signs and ...

RSV causes a mild infection similar to the common cold. But, RSV is more likely to cause fever, wheezing, and difficulty eating. Both may be treated at home without medical intervention within around ...

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or COVID-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish ...

For those who get sick during the fall and winter, the diagnosis could be a toss-up. With the threat of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV in the mix, it can be tricky to determine the culprit.

You ever wake up and get “that” feeling? Groggy, sort of weak, head throbbing. You’re coming down with something, but what is it? You have a handful of options: COVID-19, the flu, a cold, RSV — or ...

While children play in winter wonderlands, families nestle together near the fire, and workers attend their annual holiday party, viruses are plotting to give them a cold. As an infectious disease ...

Share on Pinterest Cold-like symptoms can be caused by several illnesses and can linger for a while. Kate Wieser/Getty Images As COVID, influenza, RSV, and the common cold increase this time of year, ...

That annoying sniffle started yesterday, and now your throat feels scratchy. A few years ago, you wouldn’t have thought twice before dismissing it as just another cold. But in our post-pandemic world, ...

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Most colds go away within 7–10 days, but some symptoms, like coughing and congestion, can linger for weeks. How long a cold will last depends largely on your age, general health, and the type of cold ...