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Getting help for cold

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Although I am aware that cold and flu are not dangerous, I still want to know when to see a doctor, especially when my cold is taking longer than expected to subside.

Godwin (by SMS)

 

You are right. Colds and catarrh usually subside with minimal treatment.

However, some people may develop other conditions, such as ear infections and sinus infections in addition to the cold. You may need medical care if: your symptoms last longer than 10 days, you have a fever over 101.3°F (38.5°C), you begin vomiting violently, your sinuses ache, your cough begins to sound like a wheeze, you feel pain in your chest or you have trouble breathing.

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