Difference between revisions of "Treat and Prevent a Common Cold"

The common cold is a highly contiguous virus that infects your nose and throat. Colds are very common especially in children.  You can expect a child to get a cold six to 10 times a year if in daycare or school; adults typically get a cold two to four times a year. Although it is usually harmless, with symptoms that include a runny nose, sore throat, watery eyes, mild headache, low-grade fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, congestion, and cough, it may not feel so harmless. There is no cure for the common cold (it is not treatable with antibiotics) and most people will recover in approximately a week or two. Through self-care measures, including getting rest and drinking plenty of fluids, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the infection.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/basics/definition/con-20019062</ref>

The common cold is a highly contiguous virus that infects your nose and throat. Colds are very common especially in children.  You can expect a child to get a cold six to 10 times a year if in daycare or school; adults typically get a cold two to four times a year. Although it is usually harmless, with symptoms that include a runny nose, sore throat, watery eyes, mild headache, low-grade fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, congestion, and cough, it may not feel so harmless. There is no cure for the common cold (it is not treatable with antibiotics) and most people will recover in approximately a week or two. Through self-care measures, including getting rest and drinking plenty of fluids, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the infection.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/basics/definition/con-20019062</ref>

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