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  1. Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 days. Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke. Most often, you don't need medical care for a common cold. If symptoms don't …

  2. Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The best thing …

  3. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 12, 2024 · Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your …

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold

    Feb 10, 2022 · Cold ice cream can soothe a sore throat, and probiotics in yogurt can help alleviate stomach upset if you are taking antibiotics for an infection. Check with your primary health care …

  5. What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician ...

    Dec 30, 2024 · Sick with a a cold, flu or other respiratory virus? Learn some home management tips from a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician.

  6. Raynaud's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 16, 2024 · Raynaud's disease causes smaller blood vessels that supply blood flow to the skin to narrow in response to cold or stress. The affected body parts, usually fingers and toes, might turn …

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: Suffering from cold feet?

    Feb 5, 2025 · Chilly weather can cause cold feet but persistent cold feet might be due to a medical issue. Learn more from Mayo Clinic.

  8. Home Remedies: Helping a hoarse voice - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Dec 2, 2016 · Viral infections similar to those that cause a cold Vocal strain, caused by yelling or overusing your voice Bacterial infections, such as diphtheria, although this is rare, in large part due to …

  9. Plugged ears: What is the remedy? - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 24, 2024 · As swelling from the cold subsides, the blockage usually resolves. If your ears are plugged, try swallowing, yawning or chewing sugar-free gum to open your eustachian tubes. If this …

  10. High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?

    Feb 28, 2025 · Are cold medicines bought without a prescription safe for people who have high blood pressure? Cold medicines aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make …