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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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