While there are millions of different symptoms for illnesses, there are a few common signs that we

would all be aware of but might not know why they happen.

Runny nose

Easily identified by the constant sniffling as you walk around and the large box of tissues you take with
you, a runny nose is caused by your body increasing in the production of mucus to try and get rid of the
illness.

Persistent cough

Sometimes painful and inconvenient, especially if you need to speak publicly, a persistent cough is
commonly caused by a natural reaction to irritation of mucus in your lungs, by coughing your body is
trying to let the virus to escape and move on to its next victim.

Sore Throat

The time in your sickness has come where you need to turn to soups and other easy to eat foods as you
have a sore throat. Caused by the inflammation of mucus membranes that line your throat, this swelling
is a result of your white blood cells and antibodies that are trying to fight off the illness putting pressure
on the nerve endings of your throat.