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The common cold most often is transmitted by direct contact with germs from the nose, mouth, or coughed or sneezed droplets from someone who is infected, usually by hand-to-hand contact. Virus particles are passed from one person's hand to another person's hand. The second person then touches his or her eyes or rubs his or her nose, spreading the virus there, where the virus can start a new infection. It is possible to become infected by touching a surface, such as a tabletop or...
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Wipe Out the Germs in Your Home
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FAQ about Zicam Warning and Recall
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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 »
Debunking myths about the common cold
This is the time of year when doctor's offices are filled with people suffering from the sneezing, coughing, and stuffy noses associated with the... Read more »
Methapyrilene hydrochloride overdose
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Methapyrilene hydrochloride is an uncommon antihistamine found in cold or flu medicines. Methapyrilene hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone... Read more »
Chills
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Rigors; ShiveringHome CareFever (which can accompany chills) is the body's natural response to a variety of conditions, such as infection. If the... Read more »
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