common colds
Widespread minor illnesses
Common colds are mild viral infections of the upper respiratory tract, causing symptoms like sneezing, congestion, sore throat, and runny nose.
The plural form emphasizes that these infections recur throughout life, as hundreds of different viruses can cause them and immunity to one doesn't protect against others.
I've had three common colds this winter already.
Despite extensive research, there remains no cure—only treatments that ease symptoms while the body fights off the virus.
- throatNeck's inner passage
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- restCessation of activity
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
nose · congestion · throat lozenges · virus · sneezing · runny nose · runny noses · coughing · ache · nasal · nasal spray · sniffles · sore · fever · contagious · chicken soup · orange juice · hydration
common coldscancer
Uncontrolled cell proliferation disease
pneumonia · influenza · meningitis · sepsis · terminal illness
common coldsperfect health
Complete physical wellbeing
good health · full health · wellness · robust health · vitality
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