Your child sniffs. Your child has a fever and complains of a sore throat.
Earaches are also a common complaint in a young child who has a runny nose.
The glands underneath your child's jaw may become swollen and sore. In an older child, the first sign is often a dry sore throat and nose. This is often followed by sneezing, chills, muscle aches, and a watery discharge. Your child may also have a headache, be very tired, have a poor appetite and a fever. As the discharge from your child's nose gets thicker, your child may find it hard to breathe unless the mouth is open.