Wondering whether you have a cold or something more serious? Here are symptoms to watch for, plus a guide to what the color of your mucus means. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, waking up with a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, body aches, sore throat, cough, and maybe a mild fever meant you likely had a cold. Rest, hydration, and over-the-counter decongestants were probably all you needed to ride out your illness.
