Highlights from the December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter Mayo Clinic Health Letter Tip of the Month Cold symptoms generally appear two or three days after you ve picked up the virus.
Colds can last from two days to two weeks, but most people recover in a week.
Extra rest and plenty of warm fluids are still the best ways to cope with the common cold, according to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. While there s hope that something will be discovered to cure the cold, researchers haven t found it yet. Generally it s best to avoid combination medications that address multiple symptoms. Instead use individual products when they ll have the most benefit. It has been suggested that Vitamin C strengthens resistance to viral infections and acts as a mild antihistamine that can decrease nasal secretions.