Common cold

DrOwl

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Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing - everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds. You can get a cold by touching your eyes or nose after you touch surfaces with cold germs on them. You can also inhale the germs. Symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days. Washing your hands and staying away from people with colds will help you avoid colds. There is no cure for the common cold. But there are treatments that can make you feel better while you wait for the cold to go away on its own: Getting plenty of rest Drinking fluids Gargling with warm salt water Using cough drops or throat sprays Taking over-the-counter pain or cold medicines However, do not give aspirin to children. And do not give cough medicine to children under four.

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DrOwl

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Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing - everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds. You can get a cold by touching your eyes or nose after you touch surfaces with cold germs on them. You can also inhale the germs. Symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days. Washing your hands and staying away from people with colds will help you avoid colds. There is no cure for the common cold. But there are treatments that can make you feel better while you wait for the cold to go away on its own: Getting plenty of rest Drinking fluids Gargling with warm salt water Using cough drops or throat sprays Taking over-the-counter pain or cold medicines However, do not give aspirin to children. And do not give cough medicine to children under four.

Cleveland Clinic: Common Cold
Learn about the common cold, an upper respiratory infection that easily spreads from person to person. Over one billion Americans catch a cold each year.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12342-common-cold
Common Cold
Common Cold - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/respiratory-viruses/common-cold?query=Common Cold
Common cold: Stage by stage
The common cold usually has distinct stages. Knowing these stages can help a person recognize when they may have caught a cold. Read this article to learn more.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327348
Common Cold: Symptoms, Remedies, Treatment, and More
The common cold and the flu may seem very similar at first. Here's what you need to know to correctly identify a cold and get the treatment you need.
https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/cold
Understanding the Common Cold -- the Basics
A runny nose, scratchy throat, and nonstop sneezing -- you can't miss the signs of a cold. But mystery shrouds a lot of other things about it. Why do you seem to get them so often while your best friend stays well? And more importantly, how can you stay healthy this year?
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/understanding-common-cold-basics#1
WebMD: Cold and Flu
The common cold, including chest cold and head cold, and seasonal flu are caused by viruses. Use over-the-counter cold medications to relieve symptoms including sore throat, runny nose, congestion, and cough. Flu symptoms are similar, but include fever, headache and muscle aches.
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/default.htm
Common Cold
The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by many different viruses.
https://www.medicinenet.com/common_cold/article.htm
Common Cold - MedlinePlus
Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing - everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds.
https://medlineplus.gov/commoncold.html
Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others | Features | CDC
Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing and sneezing. Most people recover in 7-10 days or so. You can help reduce your risk of getting a cold by washing your hands often and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
https://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/index.html
Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about how to prevent and treat this common respiratory infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/symptoms-causes/syc-20351605

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Cleveland Clinic: Common Cold
Learn about the common cold, an upper respiratory infection that easily spreads from person to person. Over one billion Americans catch a cold each year.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12342-common-cold
Common Cold
Common Cold - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/respiratory-viruses/common-cold?query=Common Cold
Common cold: Stage by stage
The common cold usually has distinct stages. Knowing these stages can help a person recognize when they may have caught a cold. Read this article to learn more.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327348
Common Cold: Symptoms, Remedies, Treatment, and More
The common cold and the flu may seem very similar at first. Here's what you need to know to correctly identify a cold and get the treatment you need.
https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/cold
Understanding the Common Cold -- the Basics
A runny nose, scratchy throat, and nonstop sneezing -- you can't miss the signs of a cold. But mystery shrouds a lot of other things about it. Why do you seem to get them so often while your best friend stays well? And more importantly, how can you stay healthy this year?
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/understanding-common-cold-basics#1
WebMD: Cold and Flu
The common cold, including chest cold and head cold, and seasonal flu are caused by viruses. Use over-the-counter cold medications to relieve symptoms including sore throat, runny nose, congestion, and cough. Flu symptoms are similar, but include fever, headache and muscle aches.
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/default.htm
Common Cold
The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by many different viruses.
https://www.medicinenet.com/common_cold/article.htm
Common Cold - MedlinePlus
Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing - everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds.
https://medlineplus.gov/commoncold.html
Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others | Features | CDC
Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing and sneezing. Most people recover in 7-10 days or so. You can help reduce your risk of getting a cold by washing your hands often and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
https://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/index.html
Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about how to prevent and treat this common respiratory infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/symptoms-causes/syc-20351605

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