Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold

Posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2016

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Sat, 17 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : How long after you get a cold are you contagious? YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
3-5 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.

Cold is contagious up to 5 days after onset of symptoms and rarely more than this. Also, in most cases, it is contagious just for 2 days. More important than this is, to avoid possible transmission mechanism through hands, sneezing and items. Thus practicing thorough hand hygiene during this period, using masks and disposable tissue papers, avoiding public places will be helpful.

Wish you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee