
How long does a cold last? A common cold is one of life’s irritations. We all suffer from colds at one time or another and, unfortunately, there is no cure for them. Most adults suffer from between two and four colds per year whereas children have a lower immune system and usually catch between three and eight colds per year. The common cold is caused by a viral infection afflicting the upper respiratory system. The first indication you are developing a cold is usually a sore throat. This progresses into a runny or blocked nose, often accompanied by a cough, [...] Read more »


















