The order of symptoms for a cold is not fixed and varies from person to person. Typical symptoms include clear runny nose, tearing, nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, headache, and dizziness. As the condition progresses, it may lead to whole-body muscle soreness and possibly symptoms of hypoxia such as coughing, expectoration, difficulty breathing, and cyanosis of the lips. The discomfort caused by a cold is primarily treated symptomatically in clinical practice. It is also advised to drink plenty of water to promote metabolism.