Cold Articles A-Z
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The common cold contagious period may begin two to three days before symptoms appear and lasts about two weeks. As explained in this eMedTV article, the peak of the common cold contagious period usually occurs between day 2 and day 4 of the cold.
Types of common cold medicine include nasal decongestants, antitussives, and antihistamines. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at these and other types of common cold medicine, and explains how they help treat cold symptoms.
Common cold myths claim that everything from vitamin C to the weather is a cause or cure for the cold. This eMedTV article debunks some of the more common cold myths, such as the idea that exposure to cold weather can cause a cold.
