The Very Best Respiratory Illness Guide

Common Cold

Oh, the common cold. It's everywhere, absolutely everywhere! Men, they say this one's the most common respiratory illness. They all say it. It's going to get into your nose and throat. The sad part? So many viruses cause the common cold. Yes, so many viruses do! That's why you keep getting them. Men, you'll see about 2 to 3 per year as an adult. Obviously, though, everyone knows that kids get colds a lot more!

There's good news, though: most cases are harmless, so harmless. The common cold's just a little annoying for 7 to 10 days. You'll see symptoms 1 to 3 days after getting the virus. Men, you know what to expect: congestion, sneezing, sore throat, and a runny nose! Fevers happen too. Call your doc if it gets higher than 101°F. You've also got to call them if your symptoms don't go away or get worse!