{"id":164807,"date":"2023-10-24T02:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=164807"},"modified":"2023-10-24T22:38:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T05:38:24","slug":"signs-that-your-cold-is-getting-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/signs-that-your-cold-is-getting-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs That Your Cold Is Getting Better"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Generally speaking, the common cold tends to resolve itself a week after you first experience symptoms. It is possible for cough, congestion<\/a>, or runny nose to linger, but this is completely normal. If you have more energy and symptoms are less intense, your cold may be improving. According to experts, a cold is a minor viral infection that includes the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These symptoms tend to last about three to five days, depending on the person\u2019s immune system and severity of infection. In the final days of your cold, most symptoms should have faded and your energy should be somewhat back to normal. A lingering cough<\/a> or mild congestion is perfectly normal, but these symptoms don\u2019t indicate that you are contagious. Below, we\u2019ll indicate cold symptoms<\/strong> that may indicate that your cold is nearing an end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Colds tend to last about a week or so and most people find that symptoms ease within seven to 10 days from the onset of the cold. After about a week or so, you should notice that your energy levels increase. You may also find that it is easier to complete daily tasks and work throughout the day without experiencing fatigue. Just because you have more energy and feel better, your runny nose or congestion may last for an additional week. In fact, health experts note that you can experience nasal discharge for up to 14 days. That is the immune system\u2019s response to fighting the cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Health experts break colds down into stages. Some people experience certain mild symptoms, while others experience more severe symptoms. This ultimately comes down to the person\u2019s immune system and the virus they contracted<\/a>. Most experts agree that it is common to feel the worst in stage 2, as opposed to stages 1 or 3. More about the stages of a cold below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best things that you can do when you have a cold is to rest, but there are other home remedies that may ease symptoms. Certain things may or may not work for you, but the following general recommendations may help relieve cold symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The symptoms of a cold will start to fade around day seven, and you should start to feel much better. Continue to care for yourself even as symptoms fade because you don\u2019t want to plague your body with anything else. Should symptoms persist or even worsen after a week, you may choose to consult a doctor to discuss your situation.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Did you come down with a cold? Although colds tend to last a week, there are signs that indicate that your cold is getting better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":164808,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,50],"tags":[2943,2959,2971,3380,3587,3626,4828,9403,1923,1939,2082,2226,2322,2654,2860],"class_list":{"0":"post-164807","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-articles","8":"category-wellness-prevention","9":"tag-common-cold-and-flu","10":"tag-remedies","11":"tag-cough","12":"tag-herbal-teas","13":"tag-sore-throat","14":"tag-fatigue","15":"tag-humidifier","16":"tag-sauna","17":"tag-tea","18":"tag-infection","19":"tag-health","20":"tag-prevention","21":"tag-wellness","22":"tag-symptoms","23":"tag-congestion"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
What Symptoms Indicate That A Cold Is Almost Over?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Common Stages Of A Cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can You Do Anything To Ease Symptoms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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