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Colds

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Severe difficulty breathing (e.g. struggling for each breath, unable to speak) Very weak (can't stand)
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Difficulty breathing, and is not from a blocked or stuffy nose Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher and you: Are over 60 years of age Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery) Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Earache or cloudy discharge from ear canal Yellow or green eye discharge Lots of yellow or green nasal discharge present for more than 7 days AND sinus pain or pressure persists for more than 24 hours despite nasal washes and pain medication Fever present for more than 3 days Cough lasts more than 3 weeks
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Fever returns after being gone for more than 24 hours Nasal congestion (blocked nose) interferes with sleep after using nasal washes several times Nasal discharge present for more than 10 days
	Self Care at Home IF: Mild cold and you don't think you need to be seen