The common cold is easily self-diagnosed, 6 and can last for 7–10 days. 1 Symptoms typically include nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, and headaches. 1 In addition, people with the common cold may also experience sleep disruption, 7 fatigue, 6 cognitive impairment,6,8 and reduced alertness. 8 Consequently, these symptoms impact individuals’ quality of life (QoL), such as the performance of daily activities, and individuals’ occupational functions.8,9