infection
Common cold
The common cold, or simply a cold, is a viral disease of the upper tract that primarily affects the respiratory of the nose, throat, , and . Signs and symptoms may appear in as little as two days after exposure to the virus. These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, , and fever. People usually recover in seven to ten days, but some symptoms may last up to three weeks. Occasionally, those with other health problems may develop . When general symptoms are and the disease is severe, the term "flu-like" or "-like illness" can be used instead.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever, muscle aches, , headache,
Causes — why it happens
- ·Viral (usually rhinovirus)
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms
Prevention
- ·Hand washing, cough etiquette, vitamin C
Treatment
- · therapy, zinc
Complications
- ·Usually none, but occasionally media, , and can occur
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