Question

A person is surfing from sudden chills nasal discharge sneezing fever with cough friend inflammation of respiratory mucosa
1) are these symptoms associated with bacteria or virus infections
2) mention one strategy for its prevention and control​

Answer 1

Answer:

Medically reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, M.D. — Written by Beth Sissons on December 18, 2019

Stage-by-stage

Babies and toddlers

Treatment

When to see a doctor

Summary

The common cold usually has several recognizable stages. Knowing these stages can help a person determine whether or not they have a cold.

Being able to recognize the stage of the cold can also help people know how best to treat the symptoms during each stage, and how long to expect a cold to last for.

Keep reading to learn more about the stages of cold symptoms in children and adults, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.

Stage-by-stage guide to the common cold

In the early stages of a cold, a person may experience a runny nose and fatigue.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people usually recover from a common cold within 7–10 days.

Symptoms of a cold usually appear gradually, reach a peak, and then progressively fade away again.

The sections below provide more detail on each stage of the common cold.

Stage 1

One of the first stages of a cold is usually a sore throat. People might also experience:

tiredness

fatigue

a slightly runny or stuffy nose, which produces clear mucus

Symptoms are usually mild during the first stage of a cold, before peaking over the following few days.

Stage 2

Symptoms can increase and worsen during the second stage of a cold. People may experience:

a runny nose

congestion

mild aches

sneezing

a sore throat

tiredness

fatigue

cough

This is the peak stage of a cold. It usually occurs within 2–3 days of experiencing the first cold symptoms. People may also notice mucus from the nose turning white, green, or yellow during this stage.

Stage 3

Within 7–10 days, people will usually start to recover from a cold. Symptoms begin to ease up, and people will start feeling better. People may also find that they have more energy and are more able to carry out tasks as usual.

Certain symptoms can last slightly longer, for up to 14 days, though they should keep improving within that time. These longer lasting symptoms may include:

a runny nose

a stuffy nose

cough