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A bar or borrow ditch is a roadside channel dug for drainage purposes. Typically, the dirt is "borrowed" from the ditch, and used to crown the road. It is a variation of a bar or borrow pit, in construction, when dirt is removed and used for construction purposes, and later left to fill with water, forming ponds or lakes.
The common cold or the cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the respiratory mucosa of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx. [ 6 ] [ 8 ] Signs and symptoms may appear in as little as two days after exposure to the virus. [ 6 ]
In other cases, borrow pits may be used for landfill and waste disposal. Borrow pits are common archaeological features in Waikato, where sand and gravel were dug to mix with clay topsoils to improve their drainage and friability, [11] to suit growth of kūmara and taro, brought by Māori from tropical islands. [12]
When the weather starts to cool, a common question often arises: "Am I sick, or is it just allergies?" Here's what the experts say.
Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold. But they can weaken your immune system, and colder, drier air can help respiratory viruses thrive.
The common cold often shares many of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or the flu but tends to be much milder. You may have a runny nose or congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, slight ...
The common cold has three stages. There is also an incubation period, which is the time between becoming infected and developing symptoms. This period will vary depending on the specific virus ...
Alternative treatments used for the common cold include numerous home remedies and alternative medicines. Scientific research regarding the efficacy of each treatment is generally nonexistent or inconclusive. [1] [2] [3] Current best evidence indicates prevention, including hand washing and neatness, [4] [5] and management of symptoms. [6]