" Runny nose? Raw throat? Persistent cough? Colds usually begin abruptly with a sore throat followed by these common cold symptoms: Nasal drainage Sneezing Fatigue Cough Typically there is no fever with the common cold. In fact, fever and more severe symptoms may indicate that you have the flu or a bacterial infection and not a cold. The common cold will typically last for 3-7 days, with the first few days making you contagious and vulnerable ...
