The exact days for a cold with a runny nose to clear up vary depending on the type of cold and individual constitution, usually 5 to 7 days. Colds are categorized into common colds and influenza depending on the pathogen. The main manifestation of the common cold is nasal symptoms, such as sneezing, nasal congestion, running watery nose; influenza onset of acute, high fever, headache, fatigue, conjunctivitis and generalized muscle aches and pains and other symptoms of intoxication, while respiratory symptoms of the cardinal symptoms of mild. Colds can usually be self-cured, the common cold usually lasts for 5-7 days, and influenza has a slightly longer duration, usually 7-10 days. For the old and weak, poor immunity and patients with underlying diseases, the symptoms are more serious and the duration of the disease is longer than those of the immunized population, and are more likely to be complicated by pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis and myocarditis. If you have a cold with runny nose for a long time, or if your symptoms worsen, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying your condition.