<s>[INST] Life cycle of a cold [/INST] Your cold should last around one to two weeks, but you’ll notice different symptoms throughout that cycle. It is thought that you’ll experience a five stage pattern that will indicate where you are in the cycle and can indicate where you are in terms of recovery. Source: Holland & Barrett. Link: https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/the-health-hub/conditions/cold-flu/colds-and-flu-what-you-need-to-know/. Field: General Medicine. Disease: Cold </s>