Common cold Flashcards

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definition

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a mild infection of your upper respiratory tract

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characteristic

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1-which includes your nose and throat). Colds are probably the most common illness
2-Adults have an average of 2-3 colds per year, and children have even more. Colds are more common in the winter and spring, but you can get them at any time

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symptoms

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Stuffy, runny nose

Scratchy, tickly throat

Sneezing

Watering eyes

Low-grade fever

Sore throat

Mild hacking cough

Achy muscles and bones

Headache

Mild fatigue

Chills

Watery discharge from nose that thickens and turns yellow or green

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causes

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1-Schools are in session, increasing the risk for exposure to the virus

2-People stay more indoors and are in closer proximity to each other

3-Low humidity, causing dry nasal passages

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treatment

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