Common cold
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Broader Terms
respiratory infection, virus disease
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Scope Note
catarrhal disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral or a mixed infection; marked by acute coryza, slight rise in temperature, chilly sensations, and general indisposition.
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- Although the common cold is usually mild, with symptoms lasting 1 to 2 weeks, it is a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days from school and work.
- What causes a summer cold? The common cold is caused by around 200 different types of virus which make it the most common illness worldwide.
- All Rights Reserved Understanding Colds Anatomy of the Nose CAT Scan of the Nose and Sinuses What a Common Cold Is How Infection Occurs What Causes Cold Symptoms What a Common Cold Is A common cold is an illness caused by a virus infection located in the nose.
- How is the common cold spread?The common cold is spread mostly by hand-to-hand contact.
- All Rights Reserved Special Features Testing Cold Treatments Myths of the Common Cold "Feeding a Cold" - Delicious Recipes Myths of the Common Cold Myth 1: The greatest myth about the common cold is that susceptibility to colds requires a weakened immune system.
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