Cold symptoms generally last about 5 to 10 days, and the specific time is usually determined according to the cause of the disease. Colds can be divided into common colds and influenza. Common colds usually last about 5 to 7 days, and influenza may last about 7 to 10 days.

The common cold is mainly caused by hemolytic Streptococcus, followed by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, cough, headache, etc. The duration of the common cold is about 5-7 days. The common cold is a self-limiting disease. If the cold symptoms are mild, you can generally rely on your own resistance to resist and achieve self-healing. At the same time, increase the amount of water you drink during the self-healing process and avoid staying up late. If the symptoms are severe, you need to use medicines for treatment according to the doctor's advice, such as Compound Ganmaoling Granules, Ganmao Qingre Granules, etc.

Influenza is generally caused by adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza virus, etc., and has a certain degree of contagiousness. Symptoms such as fever and muscle aches may occur. Since this type of cold recovery takes a relatively long time, it usually takes about 7 to 10 days, or even longer. At this time, antiviral drugs need to be used for treatment according to the doctor's advice, such as oseltamivir phosphate capsules, amantadine capsules, etc.

It is recommended that when you have cold symptoms, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis in time and use drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods during treatment to avoid stimulating inflammation and aggravating discomfort.