Cold season in the U.S. is typically fall and winter.
As the weather warms up, the second most common cause of coldsnon-polio enterovirusesbecomes more active.
This is why you might occasionally develop a summer cold.
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Everyone experiences colds differently.
However, most colds progress through five stages.
Colds start with the incubation stage, when the virus enters the body and multiplies.
In most cases, the cold will resolve within seven to 10 days.
What Months Can You Get a Cold?
you might get a cold any month of the year.
Colds are most common between late August to early April.
Over 200 virusescan cause the common cold, but they’re not all cold weather viruses.
Seasonal colds are colds that occur when viral activity peaks.
Only exposure to avirus that causes the common coldcan do that.
See a healthcare provider if your cold symptoms are particularly severe or prolonged.
Could It Be Allergies?
Others develop allergies later in life.
Your provider may refer you to an allergist to find the trigger of your symptoms.
Is It Normal to Get a Cold Every Month?
This is important for reducing the risk of secondary infections.
Non-polio enteroviruses, which are most active in warm weather, can also lead to summer colds.
Colds progress through five stages: incubation, symptom onset, peak symptoms, plateau, and recovery.
Most colds last seven to 10 days.
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