It is never fun to be sitting in bed sick.  If you suffer from the common cold, your symptoms can vary between being very mild to very severe.  Some people find that they are quite productive and can function well when they have the cold.  However, some cases of the cold can leave you in bed feeling like you just want to sleep a couple of days. Here are some common cold symptoms that you should look for if you are feeling ill.

Almost everyone who suffers from a cold has similar symptoms, although the symptoms can vary a great deal from person to person.  You can always tell that you are about to get a cold because the symptoms come on, gradually over the course of a couple of days.  The first thing that you may notice when you are about to get a cold is a burning or itching sensation in the back of your throat or in your nose.  Pretty soon you’ll notice that you will start to sneeze and have a runny nose.  Couple that with being tired and a general feeling of unwellness and you have yourself a common cold.

Mucus secretions in your nose and throat are very common when you suffer from a cold.  Asher called progresses you’ll notice that the mucus becomes thicker, and maybe darker in color.  The color of the mucus really cannot tell you whether or not you have a virus or a bacterial infection. The only thing that it tells you is that you’re sick. Most people that suffer from the cold also have a sore throat and a mild cough.  This cough should not be serious and if it becomes a problem then you are probably suffering from something other than a cold.

Colds can last anywhere from three to seven days, depending on the severity.  There are many over-the-counter treatments that you can use to help lessen the symptoms of your cold.