Cold Symptoms
Often one of the first cold symptoms to appear is an itchy nose. This is because the nose is usually the entry point for the virus. Cold symptoms become noticeable after one to four days, although sometimes it can take up to a week for the infection to take hold.
The most common cold symptoms are:
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Ticklish or sore throat
- Watery, red eyes
- Sneezing and coughing
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Tiredness and irritability
- A husky voice
Did you know?
Children may get 5-10 colds a year.* Colds are the most common reason that children miss school. Adults not in contact with young children may catch up to four colds a year and that number is greatly increased by contact with kids. Many Australians regularly catch a cold in spring.
