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Here is presented information about common cold,
its causes and symptoms.
Common Cold Information
Common cold is an ailment that affects the upper
respiratory tract of a person i.e. nose and throat. It is basically
caused by picornaviruses, including rhinoviruses or coronaviruses.
Though a harmless disease, common cold is highly contagious and can
spread easily, and rapidly, from one individual to other. On a normal
basis, it strikes an adult about three to four times in a year. For the
preschoolers, the strike rate is about 6 to 10 times in a year. People,
who are struck with common cold, generally get relief from it in about a
week's time. There are various reasons for the occurrence of common
cold. Read on to know more about its causes and symptoms.
Causes Of Common Cold
- Human metapneumovirus
- Coronavirus 229E
- Rhinovirus
- Respiratory syncytial virus
- Adenovirus
- Parainfluenza
- Coronavirus OC43
- Low vitality
- Exposure to cold
- Lack of sleep
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Sudden changes in temperature
- Dust and other irritating inhalations
- Unhealthy food
- Excess intake of red meat
- Stress
- Smoking
- Consuming alcohol and/or drugs
Symptoms Of Common Cold
- Dry, scratchy or sore throat
- Runny nose
- Nasal congestion
- Chest congestion
- Sneezing
- Headache
- Earaches
- Slight fever
- Chills
- Coughing
- Hoarseness
- Aches and pains in the body
- Loss of appetite
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