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I Woke Up With The Sides Of My Neck Feeling Achy Is That Normal With A Cold?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Question: Have had a cold for about 5 days now. Stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy plugged ears and I woke up with the sides of my neck feeling achy. Is that normal with a cold?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, this is normal with common cold.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, this is common with cold.
No need to worry for this.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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I Woke Up With The Sides Of My Neck Feeling Achy Is That Normal With A Cold?

Brief Answer: Yes, this is normal with common cold. Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, this is common with cold. No need to worry for this. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.