{"id":146249,"date":"2022-03-20T03:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T21:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/common-cold-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2022-03-20T03:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T21:30:48","slug":"common-cold-symptoms-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/common-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Cold &#8211; Symptoms, Causes and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/common-cold\/#Common_Cold\" title=\"Common Cold;\">Common Cold;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/common-cold\/#Common_Cold_Develops\" title=\"Common Cold Develops\">Common Cold Develops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/common-cold\/#Differentiate_the_Flu_from_a_Cold\" title=\"Differentiate the Flu from a Cold\">Differentiate the Flu from a Cold<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Cold\"><\/span>Common Cold;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. It is the most common illness in the world. Most people have at least one cold a year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-146248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/common-cold-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/common-cold-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.jpg?v=1647725444 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/common-cold-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-300x212.jpg?v=1647725444 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Cold_Develops\"><\/span>Common Cold Develops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. It is the most common infection in the United States, with an estimated 22 million cases each year. Most colds are caused by the rhinovirus, which is highly contagious. The virus is spread through contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person. It can also be spread through contact with objects or surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of a common cold include a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, and a cough. The infection usually lasts for seven to ten days. Some people may also experience a fever, muscle aches, and a headache.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cure for a common cold. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. Some people may find relief from over-the-counter medications, such as nasal decongestants, antihistamines, and cough suppressants. Warm liquids, such as chicken soup, may also help to relieve congestion and sore throats. Rest and fluids are also important for helping to speed up the healing process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differentiate_the_Flu_from_a_Cold\"><\/span>Differentiate the Flu from a Cold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, and fatigue. The flu is a serious illness and can be fatal, especially in young children and the elderly.<\/p>\n<p>A cold is a respiratory illness caused by a variety of viruses. Symptoms of a cold include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, and fatigue. A cold is a less serious illness than the flu and usually resolves on its own within a week or two.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common Cold; A common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. 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