Should you worry if a cold stretches for weeks? Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Should you worry if your cold lingers for weeks?
00:02The norm is that they tend to last from 3 to 10 days.
00:05But if it's sticking around for longer,
00:07the HuffPost recommends to make sure your cold is not a sign of another illness,
00:11as cold symptoms can be similar to RSV symptoms and COVID.
00:16Dr. Mains, from Yale University,
00:18says if the symptoms progressively get worse,
00:21it could be unrelated to the cold.
00:23Symptoms like prolonged shortness of breath,
00:25wheezing or chest pain are not associated with a cold,
00:29and in fact could be a sign of pneumonia, asthma or even a heart attack.
00:33If you have these symptoms, don't dismiss them.
00:35Get medical attention.
00:37A long cold could be because of lingering inflammation.
00:40WebMD adds that not enough sleep, not enough water and stress
00:45are also reasons your cold could be taking longer to cure.
00:49If your symptoms persist after three weeks,
00:51best be safe and see a doctor who can order the appropriate tests and medication
00:56to have you feeling as good as new.