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For all its achievements, medical science does not have a cure for the common cold. The common cold is a minor illness caused by one of as many as 200 different kinds of viruses, including rhinovirus and adenovirus. These viruses can also cause
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Legionnaire's disease
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Legionnaire's disease is an acute respiratory infection caused by Legionella bacteria.Alternative NamesLegionella pneumonia; Pontiac feverCauses,... Read more »
Common Cold
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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... Read more »
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Treatment: cold symptoms
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Alternative Names Cold symptoms - treatment Information Question: How are cold symptoms best treated? Answer: Zinc... Read more »
Chills
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Chills refers to feeling cold after an exposure to a cold environment. The word can also refer to an episode of shivering, accompanied by paleness... Read more »
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10 Facts About Treating the Common Cold
Antibiotics won’t help A cold is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Therefore, taking antibiotics, which kill bacteria, will not help you overcome a cold or prevent it from spreading to others. Misuse of antibiotics, in fact, is a major factor in...
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