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  2. Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    The common cold is an illness affecting your nose and throat. Most often, it's harmless, but it might not feel that way. Germs called viruses cause a common cold. Often, adults may have two or three colds each year. Infants and young children may have colds more often.

  3. Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    Most people with a common cold can be diagnosed by their symptoms. Your care provider may take a nasal or throat swab to rule out other illnesses. A chest X-ray may be ordered to rule out a lung illness.

  4. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt

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    Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them.

  5. COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

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    There's no cure for the common cold. Treatment may include pain relievers and cold remedies available without a prescription, such as decongestants. Unlike COVID-19, a cold is usually harmless. Most people get better from a common cold in 3 to 10 days. But some colds may last as long as two weeks.

  6. Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    A common cold is a viral infection of your baby's nose and throat. Nasal congestion and a runny nose are the main signs of a cold. Babies are especially likely to get the common cold, in part because they're often around older children.

  7. Cold or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo Clinic

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    You can tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy by key symptoms and how regularly symptoms appear. Colds are caused by your immune system's response when you catch a virus. Seasonal allergies are triggered by your immune system's response to allergens, such as pollen.

  8. Zinc for colds: The final word? - Mayo Clinic

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    Viruses are the most common causes of colds, in particular viruses called rhinoviruses. There are more than 100 strains of rhinoviruses, and they are very good at growing in the nose and throat. The idea behind using zinc to stop cold symptoms is based on lab experiments.

  9. Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu

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    If you have asthma, even a mild cold can lead to wheezing and tightness in your chest. Colds and the flu are among the most common causes of asthma flare-ups, especially in young children. Regular asthma medications may fail to relieve asthma symptoms associated with a cold or the flu.

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold

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    ANSWER: While your mom may have warned you that going outside with wet hair will make you sick, the question remains: Does wet hair cause the common cold? The short answer is no. Colds are caused by viruses, so you can't catch a cold from going outside with wet hair. And wet hair won't make you more attractive to germs.

  11. Plugged ears: What is the remedy? - Mayo Clinic

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    I'm just getting over a cold, and my ears feel plugged. What causes this? Is there any remedy for plugged ears? Answer From Laura J. Orvidas, M.D.