It’s just a cold - should you see a doctor?

The common cold is the most frequently occurring illness in the world. 

While there’s still no cure, how you treat it can make a big difference. Old-school advice of plenty of rest and lots of fluids is still the best cold protocol. While those remedies won’t likely cure or shorten the length of your cold, they can help prevent common cold complications such as secondary infections of the ear, sinuses or pneumonia.

Typically, older children and adults don’t need to see a doctor for the common cold. However, if it persists for more than 10 days or is accompanied by a fever, sore throat, chills, facial pain or headache, by all means, have it checked out.