β€œA cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (also called an upper respiratory infection or URI). Colds usually last less than a week and are caused by different respiratory viruses.”

β€œMore than 200 respiratory viruses can cause colds. #Rhinoviruses are the most frequent cause of colds in the United States.”

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About Common Cold

Learn about the common cold, its causes and spread, signs and symptoms and ways to prevent it.

Common Cold