A common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, coughing and sneezing. They are not usually serious and will generally get better by themselves within a few days to a week.…
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Author: Dr Joanne Van der Velden PhD, BSc (Hons)
First answered: 17 Oct 2014
Last reviewed: 18 May 2018
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Category: The common cold