A cold is an acute respiratory infection of viral origin that primarily affects the nose and throat and may be accompanied by coughing.
Once affected by the viruses, the nasal mucous membranes become inflamed, swell, and begin to produce mucus, usually fluid and clear, more or less abundant.
Although they can be very bothersome, these manifestations should not be resisted because they are an expression of the attack that the immune system is making on the cold virus and, in fact, help to heal.
A cold is a harmless seasonal ailment that usually heals on its own within 3-7 days.
It is very common among children, who may experience it repeatedly especially in the fall and winter months (reaching up to 7-10 episodes per year), but it also routinely affects adults (on average 2-3 times per year).
