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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. Over 200 viruses can cause a cold.
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Symptoms
The three most frequent symptoms of a cold are: Runny nose; Nasal congestion; Sneezing. Adults and older children with ...
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Causes
We call it the "common cold" for good reason. There are over one billion colds in the United States each year. You and ...
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Chest X-Ray
Complete Blood Count
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Treatments
Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Over-the-counter cold remedies may help ease your symptoms. These won't ac...
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Drugs
amoxicillin
amoxicillin-clavulanate
ampicillin
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Risk Factors
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Complications
Bronchitis; Pneumonia; Ear infection; Sinusitis; Worsening of asthma.
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Prevention
It might seem overwhelming to try to prevent colds, but you can do it. Children average three to eight colds per year. ...
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Doctor Specialties
Try home care measures first. Call your health care provider if: The symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 to 10 da...
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