
How long should cold and flu symptoms really last — and when should you get help?
NY Post
As it seems everyone is fighting off some kind of sickness, medical experts have advised when you should see a doctor.
New York City is one of a handful of hot spots for respiratory illnesses this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
All of the hotspots had either high or very high concentrations of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus or influenza — aka “the tripledemic.”
Symptoms of a regular cold tend to spike within the first few days of a person being sick, although certain symptoms, such as a runny nose or consistent cough, can last up to 14 days, according to the CDC.
However, symptoms of influenza, RSV, the coronavirus and other viruses typically last seven days — but could continue for as long as two weeks.
People who have pre-existing conditions such as asthma may experience symptoms for a long time, leaving some curious as to when their cough means they should schedule an appointment at the doctor’s office.

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