" After catching a cold virus, symptoms will typically begin 1-4 days and can last up to 10 days. The first 4 days of a cold are crucial because this is when you are most contagious, so it is best to stay at home and rest. Symptoms of a cold include: Burning/inflammation of the throat Runny/stuffy nose Lethargic Mild cough A cold does not usually get much worse than the symptoms listed above, however ...
