How long is too long

[migtig]

for a cold to last? Stupid question I know, but the last time I had a cold it was one-two days and I was on the way to recovery. I've had this cold since last Monday evening.

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

...is too long.

If you floss, every night, you will never, ever get a cold again as long as you live.

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by migtig

for a cold to last? Stupid question I know, but the last time I had a cold it was one-two days and I was on the way to recovery. I've had this cold since last Monday evening.

Is your snot any particular color?

[SoMDGirl42 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by migtig

for a cold to last? Stupid question I know, but the last time I had a cold it was one-two days and I was on the way to recovery. I've had this cold since last Monday evening.

Are you still taking a decongestant? If not, start taking some zyrtec. Chances are you have post nasal drip causing you to cough. Unless of course you have a productive cough. If you have a productive cough lasting this long, you may have bronchitis and may need to see a doctor.

[Radiant1 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by migtig

for a cold to last? Stupid question I know, but the last time I had a cold it was one-two days and I was on the way to recovery. I've had this cold since last Monday evening.

I think the general rule of thumb is one week. Anything after that and it's assumed you picked up a secondary infection which is usually bacterial and needs antibiotics. If it's allergies then conceivably there is no time period for symptoms.

[migtig]

Originally Posted by kwillia

Is your snot any particular color?

Still clear, but I sure do have a LOT of it. Is it possible for snot to come out your ears?

Originally Posted by SoMDGirl42

Are you still taking a decongestant? If not, start taking some zyrtec. Chances are you have post nasal drip causing you to cough. Unless of course you have a productive cough. If you have a productive cough lasting this long, you may have bronchitis and may need to see a doctor.

I had to look up "productive cough". and that's why I you.

No, I am not being productive in my coughing other than aggravating everyone around me. I'll pick up some zyrtec on the way home. Thanks.

[dn0121]

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Originally Posted by migtig

for a cold to last? Stupid question I know, but the last time I had a cold it was one-two days and I was on the way to recovery. I've had this cold since last Monday evening.

I've had one for about 3 weeks my gf for a month and a half. we kept giving it back and forth. I was on antibiotics and she wasn't. now we both are and its going away. symptoms are nasal congestion, cough, and sometimes it changes to runny nose with sore throat. with my allery meds I'm now on 4 pills a day!

[toppick08 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by migtig

Still clear, but I sure do have a LOT of it. Is it possible for snot to come out your ears?



I had to look up "productive cough". and that's why I you.

No, I am not being productive in my coughing other than aggravating everyone around me. I'll pick up some zyrtec on the way home. Thanks.

Don't forget lots of chicken soup...

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by migtig

Still clear, but I sure do have a LOT of it. Is it possible for snot to come out your ears?



I had to look up "productive cough". and that's why I you.

No, I am not being productive in my coughing other than aggravating everyone around me. I'll pick up some zyrtec on the way home. Thanks.

Clear for that long makes me think it's an allergic trigger continously setting you off. If zyrtec doesn't work for you then try Claritin or some other extended-release allergy tablet with a different ingredient. One may work for you where others won't.

[migtig]

Originally Posted by kwillia

Clear for that long makes me think it's an allergic trigger continously setting you off. If zyrtec doesn't work for you then try Claritin or some other extended-release allergy tablet with a different ingredient. One may work for you where others won't.

Thanks Kwillia.