The Common Cold The common cold is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets (like in a sneeze or cough, or on a contaminated hand or object). Scientists have identified over 200 different viruses that cause cold symptoms in humans. The most common type is the rhinovirus, accounting for 30 to 35 percent of all colds in adults. Signs of infection include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, watery eyes, mild headache or body ache and slight fever (fever may be somewhat higher in infants and young children). The symptoms generally subside within a week or two.
According to the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, Americans get over one billion colds annually. Cases generally begin to appear in late August, build through the fall and winter and decline between March and April. An adult averages two to four colds a year. Children tend to get sick more often, having about 6 to 10 colds annually Old Time Cold Cures - Health News Story - WSOC Charlotte
According to the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, Americans get over one billion colds annually. Cases generally begin to appear in late August, build through the fall and winter and decline between March and April. An adult averages two to four colds a year. Children tend to get sick more often, having about 6 to 10 colds annually Old Time Cold Cures - Health News Story - WSOC Charlotte
