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title: "Common Cold: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry"
description: "Common cold is a viral upper-respiratory infection that causes congestion and sore throat, usually improving in 7–10 days—get care or labs fast."
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# Common Cold: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

> Common cold is a viral upper-respiratory infection that causes congestion and sore throat, usually improving in 7–10 days—get care or labs fast.

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