10 Common Cold Symptoms
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Body Aches
Body aches are common with a typical cold and are usually mild. A cold usually takes longer for the body to respond with general aches and pains. The discomfort happens because the immune system is working overtime to rid the body of the virus.
The pain should go away in a couple of days and leave no long-lasting effects. To reduce general aches and pains, take over-the-counter NSAIDs, and get plenty of rest.4‘Why Do Muscles, Joints Ache during the Flu?’ News, news.llu.edu/health-wellness/why-do-muscles-joints-ache-during-flu
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