Cold symptoms start from 1 to 3 days after your child has been in contact with the cold virus. Symptoms often last about 1 week. But they may last up to 2 weeks. Symptoms may be a bit different for each child.
In babies, cold symptoms may include:
- Trouble sleeping
- Fussiness
- Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
- Sometimes vomiting and diarrhea
- Fever
Older children may have:
- Stuffy, runny nose
- Scratchy, tickly throat
- Watery eyes
- Sneezing
- Mild hacking cough
- Congestion
- Sore throat
- Achy muscles and bones
- Headaches
- Low-grade fever
- Chills
- Watery discharge from the nose that thickens and turns yellow or green
- Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
These symptoms may seem like other health problems, such as the flu. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
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