head colds

Sneezy stuffy misery

A head cold is a common viral infection affecting the upper respiratory system, particularly the nasal passages and sinuses.

Symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and sinus pressure, distinguishing it from chest colds that settle in the bronchial tubes.

The term emphasizes where the congestion is felt most acutely.

I can't smell anything—this head cold has me completely stuffed up.

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rhinovirus · sneezing · ache · sinus pressure · sore · chills · stuffiness · coughing · decongestants · chicken soup · hot tea · runny nose · phlegm · malaise · feeling under the weather · rhinorrhea · nasal congestion · post nasal drip

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good health · wellness · clean bill of health · robust health · vitality

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head coldsbronchitis

Inflamed airway disease

pneumonia · gastroenteritis · body aches · stomach flu · influenza

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