Are You Dealing With A 'Long Cold'? Here Are The 2 Biggest Signs

So-called long colds can persist for weeks after an initial infection.Cold and flu season is here, and as we barrel toward winter, it’s only going to get worse. Many of us will likely encounter some sort of illness, but our expectation is that we’ll shake it off after a few days.However, that may not always be the case. Just like some experience long Covid following a coronavirus infection, you could be at risk of a “long cold” after a dealing with the common cold or flu, according to a recent study.The findings, published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine, examined the long-term impacts of acute respiratory infections. Researchers found that symptoms can persist for weeks after those infections ― even with viruses we’re more used to, like those for the cold or flu. “Where long Covid has defined risk factors, there is a paucity of data to inform us as to which people are at risk for developing a long cold,” said Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus at the University of Cali