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The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. |
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Symptoms
Typically, an irritated nose or scratchy throat is the first sign, followed within hours by sneezing and a watery nas...
Causes
We call it the“common cold” for good reason. There are over one billion colds in the United States each y...
Tests
Colds are diagnosed by observing a child's symptoms. There are no laboratory tests as of 2004 for detecting the cold...
Treatments
Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Over-the-counter cold remedies may help ease your symptoms.
Alternative Therapies
Alternative practitioners emphasize that people get colds because their immune systems are weak. They point out that ...
Prevention
It might seem overwhelming to try to prevent colds, but you can do it. Children average three to eight colds per year.
Doctor Specialties
Try home care measures first. Call your health care provider if:.Breathing difficulty develops Symptoms worsen or do ...
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