Most colds clear up on their own, but some get worse. Here are the warning signs your cold is getting worse—and when to ...

About 50-90% of people get a runny nose when it's cold. We call this "cold-induced rhinitis", or "skier nose". People with asthma, eczema and hay fever seem to experience it more. It's the job of your ...

Congestion – that bunged up, stuffy nose ­feeling – is usually a fleeting symptom of a cold which lasts for around a week and gets better on its own. But for up to 40 per cent of us, nasal congestion ...

The cold and flu season is here, and it brings along with it a runny nose, sniffling, watery eyes, cough, congestion, and even fever. And the worst happens when you lie down and the mucus dries, ...

The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes cold sores, which may appear under the nose. There is no cure for the virus that causes them, but creams and ointments, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), may ...

A cold typically resolves after about a week, although congestion, cough, and runny nose can linger. Your cold may be improving if you have more energy and your symptoms are milder. Generally, these ...

Many over-the-counter (OTC) products can relieve cold and flu symptoms, such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough. However, the variety of products available can sometimes be ...

A runny nose isn’t always a sign of being under the weather. Sometimes, it’s a sign of the weather. If your nose runs in cold weather, it can be a sign your nose is doing its job. The job of a nose is ...

There's a reason hot soups, especially those with chicken or vegetable broth, are commonly suggested during a cold. Warm liquids thin down mucus, making it less hard to rid the body of and, by ...

Nobody likes being sick. The sneezing, coughing and runny nose are enough to drive anyone crazy. But having a blocked nose, whether it's from an illness or just plain ol' seasonal allergies is perhaps ...