Cold Symptoms
Often one of the first cold symptoms to appear is an itchy nose. This is because the nose is usually the entry point for the virus. Cold symptoms become noticeable after one to four days, although sometimes it can take up to a week for the infection to take hold. The most common cold symptoms are:
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Ticklish or sore throat
- Watery, red eyes
- Sneezing and coughing
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Tiredness and irritability
- A husky voice
Did you know?
There are over 200 viruses that can cause colds.
People tend to get fewer colds as they get older because they build up immunity to some of the viruses that can cause colds.*
*https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/colds