Hello, A runny nose, sneezing, sore scratchy and sore throat are important symptoms of a normal common cold. Don t worry, this is not a dangerous disease. The symptoms usually go away without any special treatment. But when you re sick it can wear down your body s resistance, making you more open to an infection by a bacteria. My advice is to contact your doctor if your cold symptoms aren t getting better. He ll likely check your throat and ears, and listen to your lungs. He may even take a throat culture. This will show whether you have an infection that needs treatment with antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist