Medical Sick (cold) twice in two weeks wtf?

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The discussion centers on the possibility of experiencing prolonged cold symptoms due to various factors. It highlights that symptoms typically resolve within a week but can last up to 14 days. One key point is the potential for a relapse if the body hasn't fully recovered before resuming normal activities. Additionally, the presence of multiple virus strains circulating during the season raises the likelihood of contracting a different strain. Another consideration is the possibility that the symptoms may not be viral but rather an allergic reaction to repeated exposure to allergens.
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How or why would this happen? Did I get two different virus strains? Did my body not finish fighting it off properly the first time?
 
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In case Enuma's response didn't make it clear, it is possible you hadn't fully recovered and overdid it, having a bit of relapse of symptoms. It is also possible, as you asked, that you picked up two different strains...there are several viruses going around this time of year, so you could have had bad luck there, especially if you are in contact with a lot of people.

It could also be that you did not have a cold/virus, but an allergic response to something that you were repeatedly exposed to.
 

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