A contagious viral infection of the upper-respiratory passages including the nose, throat, sinuses, ears, and the lungs. Spontaneous recovery can be expected in 7 - 14 days.
Nasal discharge is watery at first and then becomes thick and yellow.
Use a cool mist, ultrasonic humidifier to increase air moisture. Instead, catch the discharge outside the nostril on a tissue or swab, roll it around and pull the discharge from the nose. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid caffeine beverages. Tylenol or ibuprofen for the fever.